Vision Casting for Urban Development and Building a City with Tony Giarratana

15/04/2025 1h 3min
Vision Casting for Urban Development and Building a City with Tony Giarratana

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with legendary Nashville developer Tony Giarratana, whose name is synonymous with vision, grit, and transformation. With nearly four decades of urban development experience, Tony shares the philosophy, patience, and long-game thinking it takes to reshape a city—building iconic skyscrapers, preserving beloved historical spaces, and navigating the complexities of public-private partnerships. From the story behind Nashville’s tallest upcoming tower to lessons in leadership, persistence, and purpose, this is a masterclass in what it means to dream big and build even bigger.

What You’ll Learn Today:

How Tony Giarratana turned bold visions into skyline-defining realities in Nashville

The power of long-term relationship building and strategic patience in high-stakes development

Why “wisdom is in the group” and what that means for leaders and innovators

The surprising inspiration behind pandemic-era architectural design choices

How to balance profit, risk, and purpose in a rapidly changing urban landscape



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