Beyond the Numbers: The Soft ROI of Art and Placemaking with Ray Pittman
Dot Dot Dot: The NINE dot ARTS Podcast
Episode 84
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With over 34 years in the commercial real estate industry, Ray Pittman knows a thing or two about placemaking, including the intangible outcomes of a thoughtfully designed development. Ray delves into the evolving landscape of real estate and placemaking, sharing insights on the intersection of home and hospitality, the challenges of financing and affordability, and the importance of honoring a city’s unique identity. From large-scale master-planned communities to mixed-use developments like Denver’s famous Dairy Block, he highlights how blending residential, retail, and entertainment spaces creates vibrant, resilient communities ripe with social and economic benefits.
Discussed in the Episode:
Lifestyle Communities
McWhinnney
Urban Land Institute
Catbird Hotel
Dairy Block
Denver Union Station
The Village at Avon
Centerra Mixed-Use Community
Baseline Community
Blue Mustang at Denver International Airport
The Quantifiable and the Ineffable Sculpture at The Maven Hotel by Andrew Tirado
Ray Pittman on LinkedIn
About Ray Pittman:
A proven business leader with over 25 years of experience in executive management and over 34 years in commercial real estate, Ray Pittman was the former President of Lifestyle Communities, responsible for day-to-day operations while leading the development and execution of the company’s strategic Vision 2025 plan. Ray is a widely recognized expert in the commercial real estate industry with extensive background in the development of business parks and mixed-use communities, as well as industrial, retail, office, and multifamily assets. Prior to his role at Lifestyle Communities, Ray served as the President and Chief Executive Officer at McWhinney. Prior to McWhinney, Ray was the Global Chief Client Officer for CBRE, overseeing account management and client experience programs. Additionally, Ray led CBRE’s Pacific Region as President and CEO, where he managed more than 2,500 employees in 22 offices across Australia and New Zealand.
About Dot Dot Dot: The NINE dot ARTS Podcast:
Dot Dot Dot is the continuing conversation around art in the built environment. Episodes explore art, culture, placemaking, and more with a range of reputable art and business leaders. Tune in biweekly to learn how an original art experience can boost your business and make a positive social impact. Episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts!