# California Dreamin’: Converting an office park into a lively town center

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Podcast: [The Weekly Take from CBRE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-weekly-take-from-cbre-744133)
Published: 2026-01-13T02:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.cbre.com/insights/the-weekly-take#overview
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## Resource

Alex Mehran Jr., CEO of a third-generation family developer, walks us through the transformation of Bishop Ranch—a master-planned community in San Ramon, CA. Mehran shares valuable lessons on reinventing a suburban office park into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Mixed-use suburban developments are gaining strong appeal. ·      Amenity-rich office space drives tenant demand and retention. ·      Short-term, flexible leases can dovetail well with corporate occupier’s needs. ·      Residential conversions of obsolete suburban office parks can enhance long-term asset value. ·      Planned communities thrive with diverse housing and retail integration.

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