Master Planning With the Land As Brand With Kris Maher

Kris Maher is an architect and developer. For over 20 years, she’s worked for the Rancho Mission Viejo community in Orange County, California, where she is currently senior vice president of community development. The master planned community lies on a former cattle ranch, and currently they are developing a 23,000 acre entitlement that will have 14,000 homes in six non-contiguous villages. Almost three-quarters of that land will remain open space surrounding the villages. Kris leads urban pl...

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Featuring stories from leaders who are pushing culture toward a more resilient future, this show explores the frontlines of transformation—where real estate, land stewardship, community, and regenerative thinking intersect. Hosted by Neal Collins, each episode spotlights the innovators, designers, developers, and changemakers who are reimagining how we live and relate to place.