Tim Wright

Episode 18 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast is now live! We continue Season 2 with Egbert Perry, Chairman and CEO of The Integral Group.

From pioneering mixed-income housing at Centennial Place to leading transformative projects like Assembly Atlanta, Five Points, and the redevelopment of Atlanta Medical Center, his work has influenced how cities think about growth, opportunity, and community.

We cover:
• Growing up in Antigua
• Coming to America at 15
• Becoming VP at HJ Russel & Co. at 24.
• Pioneering mixed-income housing with Centennial Place — and why most cities couldn’t replicate it
• Transforming a shuttered 165-acre GM plant into Assembly Atlanta
• The truth about affordable housing
• Chairing the Fannie Mae board through conservatorship after the 2008 financial crisis
• The Five Points / Two Peachtree project and why bringing it back is inseparable from saving downtown Atlanta
• Where Egbert sees opportunity in today’s market

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Jim Irwin, President of New City, LLC, shares the thesis behind The Forth: build a one-of-one hospitality experience that feels rooted in Atlanta.

From the top down, the vision was by Atlantans, for Atlantans, while bringing in world-class design and architecture to help shape the experience.

The goal was simple.

Create a hotel that is fun to visit, fun to show off, and meaningful enough that Atlanta’s architecture community would be proud to send people there.

Watch the full tour of The Forth Hotel on Sunbelt Developers.

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For years, people talked about a new Downtown Atlanta.

And for a long time, it felt like a vision still waiting to happen.

But now, that vision is starting to become visible.

Recent ribbon cuttings in South Downtown and The CTR mark major milestones in Downtown Atlanta’s long-anticipated transformation, bringing new energy, new gathering places, and new reasons for people to come back downtown.

With Centennial Yards also on the horizon, the momentum is only building.

Ponce City Market did not become an Atlanta landmark overnight.

Frances Bohn, Director of Development and Construction at Jamestown .lp , walks us through the early redevelopment of Ponce City Market and the behind-the-scenes work that helped bring one of Atlanta’s most recognized projects back to life.

When Jamestown bought the building in 2011, the first step was remediation and abatement throughout the historic building.

At the same time, the team worked closely with the National Park Service to make sure the redevelopment honored what was original to the structure.

That meant keeping the original window frames, scraping and restoring them, and reglazing 67,000 panes of glass.

They preserved what mattered, restored what could be saved, and built a new experience around the character that was already there.

Watch the full Ponce City Market tour on Sunbelt Developers.

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Atlanta has always been known for moving fast.

Jim Irwin, President of New City, LLC, explains why that speed has helped shape the city’s growth, from its business culture to the rapid transformation of the Midtown skyline.

But as Atlanta continues to mature, the conversation is changing.

It is no longer just about how quickly the city can build. It is about what kind of city Atlanta wants to become.

For Jim, great legacy cities are defined by great architecture. And Atlanta has reached an exciting inflection point, where world-class business growth can now support world-class architecture.

The next chapter of Atlanta’s skyline may not just be bigger.

It may be more iconic.

Watch the full story with Jim Irwin in Episode 2 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Where is the opportunity in real estate right now?

David Allman, Founder and Chairman of Regent Partners, says the answer starts with understanding how difficult development has become.

High interest rates, rising construction costs, inflation, and a tighter capital environment have made new projects harder to pencil.

But difficult markets can create opportunity.

For David, the key is finding the right niche, the right basis, and the right partners.

Multifamily will come back. Certain residential products still work. And office may offer real value-add potential when bought at the right price.

In his words, this is a buying opportunity.

Watch the full story with David Allman in Episode 5 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Episode 17 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast is now live! We continue Season 2 with Kevin Duvall, CEO of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority .

If you’ve enjoyed a world-class event in downtown Atlanta over the last 20 years, you’ve experienced the work of Kevin Duvall.

From his early days at the Alamodome to more than two decades with GWCCA, Kevin has helped shape some of Atlanta’s biggest event spaces, sports moments, and visitor experiences.

With 30+ years of experience in live events, public safety, and destination development, Kevin brings a unique perspective on how great spaces create lasting impact for the entire region.

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ATLANTA IS #1 🏆

Sports Business Journal has named Atlanta the No. 1 Sports Business City in America for 2026 — a recognition of the city’s unmatched alignment across sports, business, civic leadership, ownership and community investment.

From Mercedes-Benz Stadium to The Battery to Centennial Yards, Atlanta continues to build a sports ecosystem where innovation, real estate, global events and community impact move together.

With powerhouse partners like Delta, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot and Chick-fil-A, and visionary leadership from figures like Arthur Blank, Atlanta is proving that sports are more than entertainment — they are a catalyst for growth, connection and global impact.

In Atlanta, sports drives business, fuels innovation, creates opportunity and unites us all. 🏀🏈⚽️⚾️🥎🎾🏐

Great mixed-use is not just about buildings.

It is about creating a place people choose to be.

Mark Toro, Founder, Principal, and Chief Vision Officer of Toro Development Company, shares the lesson behind Avalon, Colony Square, and now Medley: the most successful developments become true community gathering places.

People want places that feel alive. They want activity, connection, and a reason to stay.

Now, that same thinking is shaping Medley, where the public space is being designed around restaurants, bars, patio seating, events, yoga, concerts, and the simple idea that people attract people.

The secret is simple.

Because it adds value.

Watch the full story with Mark Toro in Episode 9 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Atlanta is entering a new era as a global event city.

William Pate, President and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares why Atlanta is built to host on the biggest stage, from the World Cup and Super Bowl to conventions, championships, and the continued transformation of downtown.

With the world’s busiest airport, a walkable convention district, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Centennial Olympic Park, and major developments underway across downtown, Atlanta’s momentum is only building.

Who knows what’s next for Atlanta in 2030?

Watch the full story with in Episode 8 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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