<b>Built (S6E5):</b> Cambridge Crossing: Where Urban Life Meets Nature’s Blueprint
Cambridge Crossing transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant green neighborhood where nature and urban life intertwine. Designer Kishore Varanasi reveals the choices behind this eco-forward development, from repurposed historic granite to a stormwater park that adapts to climate needs.
<b>Built (S6E4):</b> From Parking Lots to Urban Oasis: The Transformation of Water Street Tampa
Explore the remarkable urban transformation of Water Street Tampa, where surface parking lots are now a sustainable neighborhood. Visionaries behind the project share their process with us: the innovative design, infrastructure challenges, and the creation of a dynamic waterfront community.
<b>Built (S6E3):</b> Little Island: A New Park Highlighting New York’s Waterfront Legacy
Off of Manhattan's West Side, where piers for massive ships once stood, is a newer pier—a square-shaped one—holding up Little Island. Meet the designers of this public park, who used space over water to create moments among nature at the edge of the city.
<b>Built (S6E2):</b> The RiverFront: Greening the Heart of Omaha
Omaha's RiverFront is 72 acres blending nature with city life. But what visitors don't see is that it's an award-winning infrastructure project that took monumental coordination—connecting three previously distinct parks. Hear how they did it, and how the RiverFront is revitalizing commercial real estate while providing vibrant green spaces for all to enjoy.
<b>Built (S6E1):</b> Seattle's Aurora Bridge: Award-Winning Green Urban Infrastructure
Come with us to Seattle's Aurora Bridge -- underneath it, that is -- to an infrastructure project that is setting new standards in sustainability by turning stormwater challenges into innovative green solutions. Meet the developers, architects, and scientists showcasing how integrating eco-friendly practices into urban development can address both business and environmental challenges.
<b>Built (S6E0):</b> Trailer for Season 6
This season on Built, we're crisscrossing the country to meet architects, developers, and scientists who are transforming commercial real estate by weaving nature into every blueprint. From bioswales that protect salmon habitats to parks that unite businesses, discover how smart design is shaping a greener, more connected future. And how you can do it too. Season 6 launches September 4.
<b>Built (S5E7):</b> Echoes of Passion and Precision: Buffalo Bills’ New Highmark Stadium
The Bills' new Highmark Stadium is currently under construction, and its design will enhance football fans' experiences. Meet two leaders in the Bills organization who are lifelong devotees to the Bills and Buffalo itself. They give an inside view of the decisions that go into creating this new stadium across the street from the Bills' beloved current home.
<b>Built (S5E6):</b> A huge transformation: Chicago's Morton Salt warehouse is a music destination
The Salt Shed is a redevelopment of the nearly 100-year-old Morton Salt warehouse in Chicago. Hear how co-owners and operating managers Bruce Finkelman and Craig Golden readapted the space to create an indoor/outdoor concert venue that has fostered a new sense of community while nodding to its industrial roots.
<b>Built (S5E5):</b> A new building for a beloved Maine institution for children
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine grew out of two separate organizations – one over 100 years old – that combined in 2008. But their previous buildings were never just-right for what they needed. Hear how they created their new home and focused on a sense of belonging for all.
<b>Built (S5E4):</b> Elevating History: The International African American Museum - I'AM
The new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, is raised off the ground to remind us that this land was a major port in the transatlantic slave trade. But the architects and designers of the museum want visitors to think of African American history as a continuum that goes beyond that time. Walk with us as we see and hear how their decisions made that possible.
<b>Built (S5E3):</b> Rhythm and Rally: A 32-Court Pickleball Facility in a Former Belk
Georgia's Rhythm and Rally is now one of the largest pickleball facilities in the world. But before they got there, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority had to turn a struggling shopping mall into an inclusive sports destination–and turn around part of the local economy at the same time.
<b>Built (S5E2):</b> Atlanta Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium: A Sustainable Home for NFL Games and Beyond
The Falcons' home is a model of green architecture on a massive scale — they're the first professional sports venue in the US to be LEED Platinum and the first stadium worldwide to be TRUE Platinum-certified. It's not easy making something this large 'green'. Join us on-site to meet some of the leaders who integrated sustainability into the design and building process. We'll also visit parts of the stadium you'll never see during games, to hear how MBS keeps the fans in mind with every eco-conscious decision they make.
<b>Built (S5E1):</b> Landmark Theatre: How a Mid-Size Venue Can Bring in Big Business
Nearly a century old, Syracuse's Landmark Theatre is beloved locally for its enchanting interior and the shows it brings to the city. They've had to adapt to present-day expectations for patrons and shows, which has been a boon for local businesses, too.
<b>Built (S5E0):</b> Trailer for Season 5
Dive into the heart of entertainment spaces with Built's fifth season, where we journey through venues that bring us together – from a museum’s historical halls to the enchanting world of theater, and the roaring excitement of sports and music stadiums. Join us as we explore their stories and celebrate the dedicated individuals who breathe life into them.
<b>Built (S4E6):</b> Century-Old Beacon and Former Economic Engine Reimagined
Back in the early 20th century, the former General Electric Broadway campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana was the hub of industrial innovation sparked by a growing technology at the time: electricity. After closing its doors in 2015, the 1.2 million square foot campus is now being redeveloped in a thoughtful way, bringing new life to the community.
<b>Built (S4E5):</b> Affordable Housing is More than a Home
California has an acute crisis: not enough affordable housing. Brian D'Andrea at Century Housing thinks about solving the problem -- especially for veterans -- in a holistic way.
<b>Built (S4E4):</b> Building Prosperous Communities Through Strategic Land Use
Once an aspiring oboe player, Mariah DiGrino now uses her expertise as a land-use attorney and Partner at DLA Piper to facilitate redevelopment projects in Chicago, including pro bono work around hunger and disinvested communities.
<b>Built (S4E3):</b> “Like a Small City in a Big Town”
This episode's title is a quote from a seven-year-old fan of Oklahoma's Wheeler District, which is a new development in the footprint of an old airpark. Adults like it too -- for the range of housing options, restaurants, and community feeling. Meet some of the designers and teachers responsible for the District's vibe.
<b>Built (S4E2):</b> Car Wash Empire with a Mission to Change Lives for the Better
The formula for Quick Quack Car Wash’s success is more than the perfect parcel of land -- it’s their culture. Co-founder and CEO Jason Johnson says their mission statement shapes their team and customer experience, making them one of the fastest growing car wash chains in the nation.
<b>Built (S4E1):</b> Redeveloping Pittsburgh Like a Local
From a leading industrial powerhouse to a “meds and eds” economy, Pittsburgh has seen its share of transformations. And as a third-generation Pittsburgher, Walnut Capital's Todd Reidbord views redevelopment as a way to mix the old with the new. He introduces us to Bakery Square -- which used to house the Nabisco Factory -- and is now its own mixed-use community.