Episodes
332
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Beyond the Skyline is a podcast from Finance & Commerce newspaper about economic development, commercial real estate and construction in Minnesota. Above all, it’s a show about what’s next, creativity and the innovation in technology that are changing how we work and shaping the future of business throughout Minnesota.
Kathryn Hoffman, the executive director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Hoffman talks in depth about data center project impacts, the environmental review process for proposed hyperscale data centers and other topics.
Laura Russ, the new executive director of the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Russ talks about the transition from her position at the nonprofit Aeon and where she intends to take the Shenehon Center.
Daniel Lightfoot and Craig Johnson of the League of Minnesota Cities talk to F&C reporter Brian Johnson about the 2026 legislative session, taking a deep dive on topics that include bonding, investments in housing and water infrastructure, and tax policy.
Suzanne Schefcik, a vice president at Colliers with experience in industrial and retail properties, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Schefcik talks about the recent uptick in activity happening in the Twin Cities retail market.
Stacy Arnold, director of safety and CHASE at Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Arnold talks about the latest construction safety trends, the growing emphasis on mental health in the industry, and the role of technology in safety, among other topics.
Gretchen Camp, a managing principal at ESG Architecture & Design talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Camp talks about current market challenges for architecture firms, what her day-to-day work tends to look like and why she finds the Twin Cities Housing Alliance valuable.
Nick Johnson, planning manager for the city of Bloomington, Minnesota, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Johnson talks about his first year as planning manager, as well as the planning commission and staff’s approach to policy and the city’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
Matt Mullins, the founder of real estate advisory services firm Bricks and Brand, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Mullins talks about the multifamily market’s post-COVID challenges, the importance of relationships in real estate, and the ongoing affordable housing crisis.
Rachel Robinson, president and CEO of Aeon, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Robinson talks about Aeon’s mission, her background in multifamily real estate, and her decision to go into the affordable housing field.
HOME Line co-executive directors Eric Hauge and Jess Zarik talk to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Hauge and Zarik talk about the impact that Operation Metro Surge has had on their work, touching on topics like rent assistance, pre-eviction notices and where the Twin Cities goes from here.
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