If Buildings Could Talk is a podcast that explores the untold stories behind buildings in Charlotte and how the design of these spaces impacts the lives of individuals and the success of our city. The podcast is part of the Queen City Podcast Network.  Subscribe now and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re excited to have you join us!

As with many other communities, there are thousands of military veterans living in Mecklenburg County. In today’s episode of  If Buildings Could Talk, we share the story of the Veterans Transition Center created by the Carolinas-based nonprofit organization, Veterans Bridge Home. Designed to honor the service veterans have made to our country, the center also provides veterans with a place of community and support to ease their transition back into civilian life. We talk with Blake Bourne, the Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home, as well as several partners – Michael Piper, military recruiting strategist with Lowe’s Home Improvement, Riley Fields Director of Community Relations for the Carolina Panthers and Ashley Hall, Little’s lead designer of the space – who helped bring the Veterans Transition Center to life. We also hear from Tyeasha VanBuren, a veteran and volunteer with Veterans Bridge Home who speaks about how the center has made a positive impact on her and her family.