From Ruins to Revival: The Packing House Project

Today's episode is all about the Packing House in Cambridge, MD. From the owner's side I'm joined by Bill Strever, CEO of Cross Street Partners and Margaret Northfleet-Neff, development partner at Cross Street Partners. From the Quinn Evans design team I'm joined by Ethan Marchant, a principal who served as the lead architect on the project.

They share their experiences and insights on this remarkable project. The Packing House was once part of a cannery empire, and now it's a hub for innovation and sustainability. If you've been curious how a building can be programmed to be a catalyst for change, fostering new opportunities and revitalizing the local economy, this episode is for you.

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Packing House website MERGE website Before and after photos Quinn Evans Historic Tax Credit Guide Packing House project page - Quinn EvansTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music

Bio: Ethan Marchant, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Quinn Evans

Ethan is skilled in the creation and development of clever, contemporary and powerful designs that engage people. He is adept in repurposing architectural artifacts to create memorable spaces, and promoting the brand identity of tenants and building owners through artful design. He has designed many notable educational, cultural, and commercial projects, including modernizations and new structures that reflect a strong appreciation for local heritage and community context. Ethan’s projects are characterized by a simple and minimalist elegance in design, incorporating fresh ideas and inventive solutions.

Bill Struever, Principal / Partner / CEO - Cross Street Partners

Bill Struever is a visionary real estate pioneer who has spent his entire career finding creative ways to re-imagine urban properties. He has extensive experience in developing and evaluating real estate transactions and ROI economics, preparing and evaluating financial proforma, public-private partnerships, and funding and investment strategies. At Cross Street Partners, Mr. Struever is responsible for the company’s new business pipeline for real estate development and tax credit consulting services, sustainable construction practices, and strengthening public/private relationships.

In 1974, Mr. Struever founded a company that would become Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse (SBER). The nationally-acclaimed development, construction and property management company’s legacy was to adapt and reuse economically obsolete industrial buildings and reclaim under-productive urban brownfields. Struever has played a vital role in sustainable development through his passion, creativity, and commitment to rebuilding cities.

In 2010, Mr. Struever wound down the operations of SBER and formed a new partnership with former executives, Cross Street Partners. Cross Street Partners has built on the legacy of SBER with a fresh focus on revitalizing urban neighborhoods around centers of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Bill Struever was the driving force behind community revitalization efforts that bolstered entire neighborhoods and extended beyond individual projects. Struever played a crucial role in sustainable development through his passion, creativity, and commitment to rebuilding cities. His vision is to lead the country in Green urban revitalization, setting new LEED-certified standards for all new projects.

Mr. Struever has received numerous awards for his business leadership and devotion to urban communities, education, the environment, and the arts. Recently, he accepted the prestigious Urban Land Institute’s Award of Excellence for the preservation and redevelopment of Clipper Mill in Baltimore, Maryland and the Dayton Arcade in Ohio.