Summary: Lesie and I sit down to discuss ecology and the built environment. We talk about the intersection of public and private space, art, and even mushrooms!

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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I had a blast talking with Leslie about her thoughts on the built environment. Leslie’s landscape architecture practice focuses on the public realm and so does our conversation. We also delve into her art practice and her thoughts on whimsy. 

Connect with Leslie: Art | Website | LinkedIn | Instagram 

About Leslie: Leslie is an urban and landscape designer with a multidisciplinary background in the natural sciences and landscape architecture. With experience in both the public and private sectors, her work has encompassed the horticulture, construction, natural resource, and design and planning industries. As a Landscape Architect at RATIO, Leslie focuses on design that promotes ecological, cultural, and economic health and inclusivity.

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!