<![CDATA[The Site and Facility Planning Podcast]]>ebd9f2b7-08b6-559d-8677-e326a78b582eTue, 07 Apr 2026 17:34:12 +0000Captivate.fmArea DevelopmentThe Area Development Site & Facility Planning Podcast is your front-row seat to the forces reshaping where America builds. Each episode dives into the realities behind corporate location strategy, featuring sharp conversations with the people making the calls — CEOs, site consultants, utility leaders, workforce experts, and developers.
We unpack the trends that matter now: power constraints, workforce bottlenecks, industrial megasites, permitting gridlock, reshoring, and the race for AI infrastructure. If you’re planning a facility, expanding your footprint, or simply trying to understand the next wave of U.S. competitiveness, this is the show that keeps you ahead.

]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/8f0d258b-571f-4080-83fc-365bb218e62f/9372e391-d1c2-42b5-ad9c-aa43d3a89190.pngThe Site and Facility Planning PodcastArea DevelopmentArea DevelopmentThe Area Development Site & Facility Planning Podcast is your front-row seat to the forces reshaping where America builds. Each episode dives into the realities behind corporate location strategy, featuring sharp conversations with the people making the calls — CEOs, site consultants, utility leaders, workforce experts, and developers. We unpack the trends that matter now: power constraints, workforce bottlenecks, industrial megasites, permitting gridlock, reshoring, and the race for AI infrastructure. If you’re planning a facility, expanding your footprint, or simply trying to understand the next wave of U.S. competitiveness, this is the show that keeps you ahead.https://www.areadevelopment.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/area-development/112b95c0-11c3-11f1-bf60-13ff070bf8e1nopodcastSpeedy Data Center Build Outs, Industries of the Future, and a First Person Account of a CEO Going Alone on Site SelectionSpeedy Data Center Build Outs, Industries of the Future, and a First Person Account of a CEO Going Alone on Site SelectionAI infrastructure is forcing a new siting calculus—one defined by power, speed, and execution risk. Host Andrew Greiner speaks with Matt Landek (JLL) and Michalis Grigoratos (Infra Partners) on compressing “Time to First Token” with prefabricated delivery, then with Justin McAfee (WrightOne) on what communities must do to win and execute advanced manufacturing projects. Mark Cote closes with a scan of “industries of the future,” from SMRs and geothermal to critical minerals and defense innovation.

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]]>AI infrastructure is forcing a new siting calculus—one defined by power, speed, and execution risk. Host Andrew Greiner speaks with Matt Landek (JLL) and Michalis Grigoratos (Infra Partners) on compressing “Time to First Token” with prefabricated delivery, then with Justin McAfee (WrightOne) on what communities must do to win and execute advanced manufacturing projects. Mark Cote closes with a scan of “industries of the future,” from SMRs and geothermal to critical minerals and defense innovation.

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]]>73015a56-7c1b-49ab-bb23-b6f91976de48Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -040027:42falsefull1111North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North CarolinaNorth Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North CarolinaNorth Carolina’s Growth Playbook: Talent, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Resilience Host Steve Kaelble interviews North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina CEO Christopher Chung about why North Carolina ranks highly for business, including No. 1 in access to qualified labor and a 2025 Platinum Shovel Award. They credit long-standing investments in higher education, community colleges, decentralized workforce programs, and strong in-migration, plus talent pipelines from universities, community colleges, and military transitions. They discuss boosting labor participation by addressing barriers such as childcare, transportation, housing, and broadband, citing state leadership roles, task forces, Charlotte’s transit funding effort, and Wilson’s subsidized rideshare. On supply chains, they emphasize ready sites, cost-competitive rural locations, and supplier matchmaking, with examples including Siemens Energy transformers and JetZero’s Greensboro aircraft project. They highlight critical infrastructure needs—roads, ports, airports, water/sewer—and anticipate continued manufacturing cluster growth and major workforce impacts from AI. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:01 Workforce Talent Edge 02:57 Growing Population Pipeline 06:04 Removing Participation Barriers 10:58 Supply Chain Resilience 17:37 Infrastructure That Wins 21:55 Rural Growth Strategy 23:45 Five Year Outlook and AI 28:42 Closing Thanks

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]]>North Carolina’s Growth Playbook: Talent, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Resilience Host Steve Kaelble interviews North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina CEO Christopher Chung about why North Carolina ranks highly for business, including No. 1 in access to qualified labor and a 2025 Platinum Shovel Award. They credit long-standing investments in higher education, community colleges, decentralized workforce programs, and strong in-migration, plus talent pipelines from universities, community colleges, and military transitions. They discuss boosting labor participation by addressing barriers such as childcare, transportation, housing, and broadband, citing state leadership roles, task forces, Charlotte’s transit funding effort, and Wilson’s subsidized rideshare. On supply chains, they emphasize ready sites, cost-competitive rural locations, and supplier matchmaking, with examples including Siemens Energy transformers and JetZero’s Greensboro aircraft project. They highlight critical infrastructure needs—roads, ports, airports, water/sewer—and anticipate continued manufacturing cluster growth and major workforce impacts from AI. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:01 Workforce Talent Edge 02:57 Growing Population Pipeline 06:04 Removing Participation Barriers 10:58 Supply Chain Resilience 17:37 Infrastructure That Wins 21:55 Rural Growth Strategy 23:45 Five Year Outlook and AI 28:42 Closing Thanks

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2219373956Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:15:00 -040029:36falsefull1010North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina by Area DevelopmentPower, Timber, and the World Cup — How Energy, Materials, and Cities Are Being RebuiltPower, Timber, and the World Cup — How Energy, Materials, and Cities Are Being RebuiltFrom next-generation energy to next-generation cities, this episode of Frontline looks at how innovation is reshaping the foundations of American industry. Segment 1 — Nano Nuclear: James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, explains why small modular reactors could soon power data centers, defense sites, and remote industries — and what’s holding them back. Segment 2 — Building with Timber: Graycor’s John Denbo takes us inside an Amazon warehouse built entirely from mass timber — one of the first large-scale tests of sustainable construction at industrial scale. Segment 3 — The City as Platform: Atlanta’s Rich McKay, Katie Kirkpatrick, and David Cummings discuss how the 2026 FIFA World Cup fits into a bigger plan for infrastructure, mobility, and startup growth. Hosted by Andy Greiner, Editor of Area Development Magazine.

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]]>From next-generation energy to next-generation cities, this episode of Frontline looks at how innovation is reshaping the foundations of American industry. Segment 1 — Nano Nuclear: James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, explains why small modular reactors could soon power data centers, defense sites, and remote industries — and what’s holding them back. Segment 2 — Building with Timber: Graycor’s John Denbo takes us inside an Amazon warehouse built entirely from mass timber — one of the first large-scale tests of sustainable construction at industrial scale. Segment 3 — The City as Platform: Atlanta’s Rich McKay, Katie Kirkpatrick, and David Cummings discuss how the 2026 FIFA World Cup fits into a bigger plan for infrastructure, mobility, and startup growth. Hosted by Andy Greiner, Editor of Area Development Magazine.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2203384135Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:53:00 -040020:45falsefull99From next-generation energy to next-generation cities, this episode of Frontline looks at how innovation is reshaping the foundations of American industry. Segment 1 — Nano Nuclear: James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, explains why small modular reactors could soon power data centers, defense sites, and remote industries — and what’s holding them back. Segment 2 — Building with Timber: Graycor’s John Denbo takes us inside an Amazon warehouse built entirely from mass timber — one of the first large-scale tests of sustainable construction at industrial scale. Segment 3 — The City as Platform: Atlanta’s Rich McKay, Katie Kirkpatrick, and David Cummings discuss how the 2026 FIFA World Cup fits into a bigger plan for infrastructure, mobility, and startup growth. Hosted by Andy Greiner, Editor of Area Development Magazine.Women in Economic Development Conference HighlightsWomen in Economic Development Conference HighlightsRecorded live in Chicago, this episode of the Area Development Podcast brings together some of the most engaging voices from the 2025 Women in Economic Development Conference. Nicole McBride (CBRE) opens with a deep dive into workforce dynamics and what companies are learning from shifting labor trends. Then, we drop into a lively incentives panel with Brooklin Salemi (Newmark), Shannon O’Hare (Cushman & Wakefield), Rose Davidson (JLL), and Beth Buckner (Moore & Van Allen) on how incentive programs are adapting to rising costs, hybrid work, and tighter compliance. Julie Miller (Vista Site Selection) follows with insights on how developers can align site-readiness and permitting strategies with real project timelines. And finally, Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington, D.C., closes the show with a look at how cities can make long-term infrastructure and land-use decisions that attract sustainable investment.

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]]>Recorded live in Chicago, this episode of the Area Development Podcast brings together some of the most engaging voices from the 2025 Women in Economic Development Conference. Nicole McBride (CBRE) opens with a deep dive into workforce dynamics and what companies are learning from shifting labor trends. Then, we drop into a lively incentives panel with Brooklin Salemi (Newmark), Shannon O’Hare (Cushman & Wakefield), Rose Davidson (JLL), and Beth Buckner (Moore & Van Allen) on how incentive programs are adapting to rising costs, hybrid work, and tighter compliance. Julie Miller (Vista Site Selection) follows with insights on how developers can align site-readiness and permitting strategies with real project timelines. And finally, Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington, D.C., closes the show with a look at how cities can make long-term infrastructure and land-use decisions that attract sustainable investment.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2191701311Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:58:00 -040020:23falsefull88Recorded live in Chicago, this episode of the Area Development Podcast brings together some of the most engaging voices from the 2025 Women in Economic Development Conference. Nicole McBride (CBRE) opens with a deep dive into workforce dynamics and what companies are learning from shifting labor trends. Then, we drop into a lively incentives panel with Brooklin Salemi (Newmark), Shannon O’Hare (Cushman & Wakefield), Rose Davidson (JLL), and Beth Buckner (Moore & Van Allen) on how incentive programs are adapting to rising costs, hybrid work, and tighter compliance. Julie Miller (Vista Site Selection) follows with insights on how developers can align site-readiness and permitting strategies with real project timelines. And finally, Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington, D.C., closes the show with a look at how cities can make long-term infrastructure and land-use decisions that attract sustainable investment.Is FDI Still Coming Into the USA?Is FDI Still Coming Into the USA?Parker Poe's Hector Ibarra, Azad Khan, and Sven Gerzer, discuss their trip to Select USA to talk about volatility in global trade and why countries remain interested in spending capital in the United States.

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]]>Parker Poe's Hector Ibarra, Azad Khan, and Sven Gerzer, discuss their trip to Select USA to talk about volatility in global trade and why countries remain interested in spending capital in the United States.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2175346275Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:09:00 -040019:41falsefull77Parker Poe's Hector Ibarra, Azad Khan, and Sven Gerzer, discuss their trip to Select USA to talk about volatility in global trade and why countries remain interested in spending capital in the United States.Talking Advanced Manufacturing with JLL’s Greg Matter and Meaghan ElwellTalking Advanced Manufacturing with JLL’s Greg Matter and Meaghan ElwellJLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair for Site Selection and Industrial Leasing, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. [Read the Q&A on Area Development →] (https://www.areadevelopment.com/advanced-manufacturing/q3-2025/advanced-manufacturings-next-move.shtml)

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]]>JLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair for Site Selection and Industrial Leasing, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. [Read the Q&A on Area Development →] (https://www.areadevelopment.com/advanced-manufacturing/q3-2025/advanced-manufacturings-next-move.shtml)

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2148352230Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:34:00 -040020:44falsefull66JLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair for Site Selection and Industrial Leasing, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. [Read the Q&A on Area Development →] (https://www.areadevelopment.com/advanced-manufacturing/q3-2025/advanced-manufacturings-next-move.shtml)Beyond Data Centers: Supply Chains for AIBeyond Data Centers: Supply Chains for AIArea Development magazine caught up with its Q2 guest editors, Ford Graham and Steven Pearce from McGuireWoods consulting, to talk about their reporting on data center supply chains. We invited Ermengarde Jabir Director of Economic Research at Moody’s who also explored data centers for an Area Development article to join the discussion. This conversation has been edited for style and length. For a full transcript and audio of this conversation, head to areadevelopment.com.

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]]>Area Development magazine caught up with its Q2 guest editors, Ford Graham and Steven Pearce from McGuireWoods consulting, to talk about their reporting on data center supply chains. We invited Ermengarde Jabir Director of Economic Research at Moody’s who also explored data centers for an Area Development article to join the discussion. This conversation has been edited for style and length. For a full transcript and audio of this conversation, head to areadevelopment.com.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2139943491Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:18:00 -040026:17falsefull55Area Development magazine caught up with its Q2 guest editors, Ford Graham and Steven Pearce from McGuireWoods consulting, to talk about their reporting on data center supply chains. We invited Ermengarde Jabir Director of Economic Research at Moody’s who also explored data centers for an Area Development article to join the discussion. This conversation has been edited for style and length. For a full transcript and audio of this conversation, head to areadevelopment.com.Industrial Design for Engagment with Burns & McDonnellIndustrial Design for Engagment with Burns & McDonnellIndustrial Design for Engagment with Burns & McDonnell [Area Development Podcast] by Area Development

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]]>Industrial Design for Engagment with Burns & McDonnell [Area Development Podcast] by Area Development

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2051803740Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -040022:49falsefull44Industrial Design for Engagment with Burns & McDonnell [Area Development Podcast] by Area DevelopmentTariffs with Charlie Smith, Carlos Sanchez, and Gregg Wassmansdorf from NewmarkTariffs with Charlie Smith, Carlos Sanchez, and Gregg Wassmansdorf from NewmarkTariffs with Charlie Smith, Carlos Sanchez, and Gregg Wassmansdorf from Newmark [Area Development Podcast] by Area Development

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]]>Tariffs with Charlie Smith, Carlos Sanchez, and Gregg Wassmansdorf from Newmark [Area Development Podcast] by Area Development

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2051114004Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -040047:58falsefull33Tariffs with Charlie Smith, Carlos Sanchez, and Gregg Wassmansdorf from Newmark [Area Development Podcast] by Area DevelopmentRiding the Rails: JC Renshaw, Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Savills, Joe Dunlap, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Investing and Matt Powers, Lead for Site Selection and Supply Chain Strategy Solutions for OnPace PartnerRiding the Rails: JC Renshaw, Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Savills, Joe Dunlap, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Investing and Matt Powers, Lead for Site Selection and Supply Chain Strategy Solutions for OnPace PartnerWe conducted a fascinating discussion with JC Renshaw, Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Savills, Joe Dunlap, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Investing and Matt Powers, Lead for Site Selection and Supply Chain Strategy Solutions for OnPace Partners, about the current state of rail infrastructure for site selectors.

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]]>We conducted a fascinating discussion with JC Renshaw, Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Savills, Joe Dunlap, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Investing and Matt Powers, Lead for Site Selection and Supply Chain Strategy Solutions for OnPace Partners, about the current state of rail infrastructure for site selectors.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1972913059Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -040028:22falsefull22We conducted a fascinating discussion with JC Renshaw, Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Savills, Joe Dunlap, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Investing and Matt Powers, Lead for Site Selection and Supply Chain Strategy Solutions for OnPace Partners, about the current state of rail infrastructure for site selectors.Amy Gerber of Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio of Atlas Insight [Area Development Podcast]Amy Gerber of Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio of Atlas Insight [Area Development Podcast]Area Development's Andrew Greiner speaks with economic development incentives experts Amy Gerber of Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio of Atlas Insight. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of tax incentives, the shift toward workforce development, and the role of sustainability in attracting new industries.

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]]>Area Development's Andrew Greiner speaks with economic development incentives experts Amy Gerber of Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio of Atlas Insight. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of tax incentives, the shift toward workforce development, and the role of sustainability in attracting new industries.

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1972863651Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -040023:32falsefull11Area Development's Andrew Greiner speaks with economic development incentives experts Amy Gerber of Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio of Atlas Insight. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of tax incentives, the shift toward workforce development, and the role of sustainability in attracting new industries.