Q&A with Associate Taylor Broun
This fall, Spivey, Pope, Green & Greer has proudly presented two different Good Morning Macon events, both of which in some way pertained to the economic health of Downtown Macon and Macon as a whole. It’s clear that the health of our downtown area has a powerful effect on the economic well-being of our entire city, and we are full of excitement about what the future holds for Macon due to the incredible efforts of a wide array of organizations, businesses, and individuals who want to see Macon thrive.
In our previous article, we discussed the now-completed Second Street Corridor, a vision block for the city. With its bike lanes, wide sidewalks, and fresh new look, Second Street is most certainly a successful project to be proud of. In an effort to add to the excitement surrounding Macon’s revitalization, we have asked one of our associates, Taylor Broun, to share some of his favorite things about Macon. Taylor enjoys working with Historic Macon, an organization that plays an instrumental role in the development of the historic districts in Macon.
What do you find most interesting about the history of Macon?
Macon’s music history. It’s amazing that one of the best rock & roll groups of all time, the Allman Brothers Band, and one of the best soul singers, Otis Redding, came from right here in Macon, Georgia. Their influence on Macon is still alive and well and is helping promote the resurgence of the city’s music scene.
What is your favorite historical site in Macon?
The Hay House. The house has been restored many times since it was built in the 1850s and is continuing to be restored to its former grandeur. It is a nod to the architectural beauty of the city, and an example of what downtown can become when people work together to restore its historical integrity.
What do you want to see for the future of Macon?
I’d like to continue seeing downtown restored and revitalized. I also would like to continue to see the promotion of the city’s historical significance in Georgia.
Taylor Broun practices in the areas of commercial real estate, historic and affordable housing tax credits, and business and tax planning. In his free time, Taylor enjoys hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, live music, football at the University of Georgia, and Atlanta Braves baseball. View his full profile.