Real Estate for the Culture Podcast powered by TransformingUrban.org

Conversations with CRE Broker and investor Lauren Lowery on Chicago and other Urban American Cities' Changing Urban Communities. We tackle the transformation in OUR residential, commercial and industrial corridors with in-depth interviews with The Retailers, Developers, Policy Makers and Politicians that Transform the Nations Urban Landscape. Thursdays @ 1pm.

Real Estate for the Culture Podcast powered by TransformingUrban.org is a news podcast hosted by Transforming Urban | Lauren Lowery, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Transforming Urban | Lauren Lowery hosts Real Estate for the Culture Podcast powered by TransformingUrban.org, a news show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Architect John Gay shares how Jazz and Architectural Design intersect. He is Transforming Urban Design!

  Apr 10, 202659 minS2026

  <p>Architect John Gay is an entrepreneur, jazz lover, Chicagoan, innovator and his unique affordable housing design was just approved by Chicago DOH. Learn more about his influences, European studies and early drivers. Listen, Share and Learn from the Real Estate for the Culture Podcast, powered by the Transforming Urban network!! www.TransformingUrban.net www.FPCommercialAdvisors.com</p><p>Real Talk for Our Communities | TransformingUrban.com | TransformingUrban.org | </p>

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  Episode #3

  West Loop's Transformation w/Roger Romanelli w/the Fulton Market Assn on Real Estate for the Culture

  Mar 5, 202654 minS2026

  <p>Roger Romanelli, in just 30 years, has watched the West Loop transform from 60 meat packing and food service companies to JUST 1 COMPANY! There is no one that has seen the West Loop's incremental changes from sleepy industrial to Chicago's hottest economic powerhouse. The neighborhood's economic development strategy is a test case in how to transform urban corridors in Chicago and the nation. Listen and learn more about the Oprah Winfrey impact, how restaurants spurred the transformation, the winners and losers, plus the lessons learned.</p><p>Watch the podcast on YouTube @FindersPlusRealEstate</p><p>Real Talk for Our Communities | TransformingUrban...

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  Episode #2

  Chicago Segregation: The history w/Frank Williams and Dr. Bob Starks

  Feb 5, 202659 minS2026

  <p>Real Estate for the Culture Podcast talks to Dr. Robert Starks, Professor Emeritus at NEIU's Carruthers Center for Urban Studies and Frank Williams, former President of the Chicago Assn of Realtors and the Chicago NAACP. Each has 50 years of transforming urban corridors, desegregating Chicago's neighborhoods and watching the disruption taking place nationwide. Listen, Learn, Share www.TransformingUrban.org for more details. TransformingUrban.com</p><p>Real Talk for Our Communities | TransformingUrban.com | TransformingUrban.org | </p>

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  Urban Finance Expert Rob Rose on Real Estate for the Culture Podcast

  Jan 22, 20261h 3mS2026

  <p>Rob Rose with Rose Capital Group is bringing his unique expertise, grounded by top positions at the Chicago Community Loan Fund and the Cook County Land Bank, to developers and municipalities across the nation. His contributions to the Chicago urban landscape have been transformational! That's why he is on the Transforming Urban Pod!! Listen and Share! www.TransformingUrban.com | TransformingUrban.org</p><p>Real Talk for Our Communities | TransformingUrban.com | TransformingUrban.org | </p>

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  Episode #5

  Entertainment CRE Developer Alisa Starks with host Lauren Lowery on Transforming Urban

  Nov 24, 20211h 9mS3

  <p>TransformingUrban.com’s Pre-Thanksgiving Episode airs Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Noon with Urban Commercial Real Estate Pioneer Alisa Starks. Alisa Starks is Chief Operating Officer of Inner City Entertainment and one of the few Black Women developers specializing in the Hospitality and Entertainment Development sector. Alisa was recently awarded over $800,000 for her newest Entertainment sector development in South Shore. She invites the public to invest in her new venture. Listen and learn more Tuesdays at Noon.  </p><p>Real Talk for Our Communities | TransformingUrban.com | TransformingUrban.org | </p>

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