
Place Shapers
Place Shapers, hosted by Todd Fidelman, dives into the often radical origin stories of real estate’s most prized residential and mixed-use communities—many of which have become thriving hubs, cultural landmarks and rejuvenators of entire geographies.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Place Shapers
Latest Episodes
Neil Kumar on Designing for People, Not Just Spaces
In this episode of Place Shapers, host Todd Fidelman welcomes Neil Kumar, seasoned real estate developer and strategic mind behind some of the most thoughtfully designed communities in the D.C. region. Together, they unpack the virtues...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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John Clarkson on Creativity as the Catalyst for Residential Transformation
From metro-topping towers to campus-cool student digs, John Clarkson has seen (and steered) residential developments of every size and shape. As Senior Managing Director for Greystar Development Services, he leads innovative, landscape-shifting...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:01

Harry Merrick on Legacy, Creativity, and the Future of Real Estate Marketing
In this special conversation, host Todd Fidelman welcomes advertising veteran Harry Merrick for a compelling conversation about the evolution of marketing, leadership, and legacy. As the co-founder of Merrick Towle—now Merrick Creative—H...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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