From Architecture to Miami's Skyline: Building Cities That Last

In this episode of Building Places, John Renne sits down with Brad Meltzer, President and Partner at Two Roads Development and Chair of Tulane's Real Estate Advisory Board. Brad shares his journey from studying architecture at Tulane to leading some of Miami’s most notable development projects. The conversation explores architecture, construction, luxury real estate, placemaking, city growth, mentorship, and the power of professional relationships. Timestamps 00:12 – Why Tulane still matters 12:00 – From architecture to development 20:00 – The future of luxury real estate 28:30 – Why placemaking matters 39:00 – Miami, New Orleans, and lessons for growing cities 49:30 – Family, mentorship, and giving back 56:00 – The power of the Tulane network Key Topics • Building a career in architecture and real estate • Luxury residential development and branded residences • Placemaking and community-focused development • Miami’s growth and transformation • Economic development and city resilience • Leadership, mentorship, and entrepreneurship • The importance of relationships and networking • The strength of the Tulane alumni network "You don't diversify an economy by all of a sudden having it happen. There needs to be a conscious effort." — Brad Meltzer Connect & Learn More John Renne:   / john-l-renne   Tulane Real Estate:   / tulane.real.estate   Credits Thank you for listening to Building Places, the Tulane podcast exploring the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of cities, real estate, and the built environment. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone interested in real estate, architecture, or urban development. Join us next time as we continue exploring the people and projects shaping the future of our communities.