#27 - Kasim Reed - Turning Atlanta Into a Development Powerhouse

Kasim Reed helped shape a transformational period in Atlanta’s growth during his eight years as mayor. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Yards to the Atlanta Beltline and State Farm Arena, Reed shares the stories behind some of the projects and decisions that helped position Atlanta for its next era of growth.In this episode we cover:The behind-the-scenes story of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and keeping the Falcons in AtlantaThe relationships and negotiations behind Centennial Yards and the redevelopment of the GulchRestructuring the Atlanta Beltline’s finances to keep the project moving forwardMajor development, corporate investment, and economic growth during his time as mayorKasim’s perspective on Atlanta’s future, including the potential for high-speed rail to Savannah--Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.Check them out at northspyre.com--If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.Tim [email protected]  More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre