Turning Dead Spaces into Thriving Assets with Kurt Volkman

What if empty office spaces aren’t a problem but an opportunity?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kurt Volkman, a leading architect and urban planner with a passion for reimagining underutilized spaces. With 30+ years of experience as an architect and Associate Principal at HED, one of America’s largest architecture and engineering firms, Kurt explains the practical challenges of transforming office buildings into affordable housing and the complexities of dealing with rigid zoning laws. We also dive into the benefits of mixed-use developments and building thriving communities in spaces that were abandoned and forgotten. Curious about the future of urban planning in a post-pandemic world? This episode is for you!Let’s jump right in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:12 How Kurt made his first dollar as a kid04:53 What even is urban planning?07:37 Market trends after the pandemic10:56 Mixed-use developments 15:38 Repurposing and adapting existing buildings18:02 Future trends and opportunities in urban planning 24:59 Top 5 investing tips 29:27 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Kurt Volkman:• Website: https://hed.co/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-volkman-b479a47/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!