In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, host Matt Wallace sits down with legendary urban redevelopment strategist Dan Biederman, President of the Bryant Park Corporation and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures. Dan shares the inside story of how he transformed Manhattan’s Bryant Park from a crime-ridden, neglected space into one of the most celebrated public parks in the world—without relying on public funds for nearly 30 years.

Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of:

• The entrepreneurial gamble that launched Dan’s career
• How he navigated political resistance and preservationist pushback
• The real estate value Bryant Park has created for New York’s Midtown
• Lessons from projects in Dallas, San Francisco, and beyond
• Why London is his top city model—and his brutally honest take on Manhattan’s shortcomings

Perfect for early-career professionals and seasoned CRE veterans alike, this episode offers rare insight into how smart public-private partnerships can redefine cities, one plaza at a time.