Building Places

Cities don't happen by accident. Building Places goes behind the scenes with the people actually shaping the future of American cities, real estate professionals who are building more than buildings, they're building places. Hosted by John Renne, professor at Tulane University and director of its real estate program, the show is rooted in the Tulane real estate community: alumni, faculty, and students who are actively involved in shaping the industry, not just studying it. Each episode goes beyond the deal to focus on the place: walkable, resilient places people actually want to be in. That means blending finance, design, planning, and long-term investment thinking to understand how cities really grow. You'll hear real stories from the field, how deals come together, the risks developers take, and what happens when projects don't go as planned. The show also digs into the bigger forces shaping real estate today: sustainability, climate resilience, transit-oriented development, and artificial intelligence. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, twice a month, so there's always a fresh conversation waiting with someone building the places we live, work, and grow in. Whether you're a student, an industry professional, or just curious about the future of cities, Building Places connects classroom ideas to real-world practice. Connect with John Renne on LinkedIn or reach out at .