53. DevelopLex Roundtable with Weston and Ross

In this episode of DevelopLex, hosts Ross and Weston hold a round table discussion touching on various topics related to real estate in Lexington. The importance of mentorship in the real estate industry The need for more formalized real estate programs at the University of Kentucky Benefits of promoting open conversations and problem-solving over winning arguments Personal updates: Weston discusses his retail real estate endeavors Ross talks about his involvement in mixed-income housing projects Significance of infill redevelopment and the urban service boundary Overall vision for Lexington's development Emphasis on fostering community conversations Seeking mentorship and learning from other cities' successful programs and initiatives ⁠Subscribe to the DevelopLex newsletter here⁠ 00:00 Welcome to the Developlex Round Table 00:10 Ross's Return and Podcast Goals 01:43 Personal Updates: Real Estate and Home Life 02:19 Retail Real Estate Focus 03:55 Mixed Income Housing Projects 06:04 Lexington's Quality of Life 08:20 Commercial Real Estate Advice 13:55 Mentorship and Community Building 16:40 Lexington's Development Challenges 24:01 Vision for Lexington's Future 30:18 Call to Action and Closing Remarks Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weston Lockhart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ross Boggess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DevelopLex is proud to be supported by: Community Trust Bank ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craftsmen Contractors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiddleTech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro music by SmithTheMister