Season 2: Michael Van Every - Managing Director & President @ Republic Urban Properties

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Michael Van Every, President and Managing Partner of Republic Urban Properties, to explore what it takes to deliver complex, large-scale urban developments through collaboration, persistence, and long-term vision.With over 25 years of experience in the Bay Area real estate market, Michael has built a reputation for seeing some of the most challenging projects through — from land acquisition and entitlements to financing, construction, and delivery. At Republic Urban Properties, he works closely with federal, state, and local governments to bring forward smart growth initiatives, including transit-oriented developments, master-planned communities, and public-private partnerships located near major employment centers and transportation hubs.What makes this conversation stand out is Michael’s deep understanding of how cities actually get built. We talk about the realities of working with transit authorities, navigating policy and approvals, and why patience and trust are essential when delivering institutional-quality projects in highly regulated markets like California. Under his leadership, Republic Urban has become a national leader in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), delivering projects that align infrastructure, housing, and community needs.In this episode, we dive into:(1) How Republic Urban approaches public-private partnerships at scale(2) The role of transit-oriented development in shaping sustainable cities(3) Lessons from delivering multifamily, mixed-use, hotel, office, and retail projects(4) What it takes to lead complicated developments from concept to completionSince 2006, Michael has overseen the planning and delivery of 1,200+ multifamily units, hundreds of hotel rooms, and hundreds of thousands of square feet of mixed-use commercial space — with a projected pipeline value of $1.5 billion. His perspective is grounded, strategic, and deeply connected to place, shaped by his roots as a third-generation San Jose native.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in urban development, public-private collaboration, or how great cities are built over time.🟢 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.