Rob Blood, founder and chairman of Lark, and principal at Elder & Ash, joins the show to talk about what it looks like to put down roots in a place so projects can connect to each other. Drawing from recent work in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he explains how lodging, bars, bookstores, and cultural spaces create more value together -- when they encourage people to stay, linger, and build relationships. Rob shares why spending time in a community leads to deeper learning and better hospitality experiences for guests and locals alike. The episode shows the power of hospitality for connection and community.
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
