Josh Poag Featured on Commercial Property Executive’s Podcast: Leading the Next Era of Lifestyle Centers

March 12, 2024

Poag Development Group is proud to share that Josh Poag, President and CEO, was featured on the Investment Matters podcast by Commercial Property Executive. In this engaging discussion, Josh explores the resurgence of brick-and-mortar retail, the evolution of lifestyle centers, and Poag’s vision for creating vibrant, community-focused destinations.As a recognized innovator in lifestyle center industry, Poag helped define and popularize this concept—coining the term “Lifestyle Center” and shaping its evolution over the past three decades. Today, Poag Development Group continues to lead the way with mixed-use projects that integrate retail, dining, and residential spaces into dynamic community environments.

Episode Highlights:

Brick-and-mortar retail’s comeback and why institutional investors are taking notice
Top retailer trends for 2024 and their impact on mixed-use development
Customer experience and marketing evolution in today’s competitive landscape
Poag’s new strategic partnership and its role in shaping the next generation of lifestyle centers
The creative process behind placemaking and redevelopment

Josh also shares his personal journey – from studying chemical engineering at Princeton to leading Poag Development Group – and how a passion for creativity and community building drives his work today.

Listen to the full episode here: Commercial Property Executive

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