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Placemakr: Jason Fudin on the Shape-Shifting Building and Hilton's Big Bet

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June 15, 2026

Placemakr: Jason Fudin on the Shape-Shifting Building and Hilton's Big Bet

Discover how Jason Fudin transformed multifamily real estate with Placemakr, creating flexible living spaces and reshaping Hilton's strategy in the hospitality

April 20, 2026

Your Building Is Already in the Self-Storage Business. You Just Don't Know It Yet.

Stuf on the WSJ's self-storage coverage: why urban demand is structural, supply is constrained, and the empty floor in your building is unrealized revenue.

April 13, 2026

North Bridge: Laura Rapaport on Unlocking a New Category of Capital

Discover how Laura Rapaport is pioneering a new form of commercial real estate financing with North Bridge, leveraging C-PACE to unlock new capital for owners

March 2, 2026

Vornado: Glen Weiss on Building New York's Most Iconic Real Estate Portfolio

Space Makers podcast: Vornado's Glen Weiss on a one-company career, shaping Fifth Avenue and the Penn District, and why he keeps betting on New York.

January 13, 2026

Warby Parker: Neil Blumenthal on Building a Brand Through Real Estate

Space Makers podcast: Warby Parker co-founder Neil Blumenthal on proving demand online first, then using stores and real estate to build a national brand.

January 9, 2026

Space Makers Podcast

The Space Makers podcast: conversations with the people shaping what's next in commercial real estate — their risks, wins, and lessons learned.

January 8, 2026

Shifting from Amenity Arms Race to Asset Activation

The amenity arms race is over. The future belongs to owners who create value through strategic asset activation, not costly perks.

January 8, 2026

How to Turn Vacant Floors, Roofs, and Facades Into Revenue

Unlock hidden value in your property: learn how vacant floors, under-utilized roofs and building facades can become profitable assets through creative reuse.