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Dirt to Development

We"ve got a dirty secret. Quite a few actually, and you will only hear them on our new podcast called Dirt to Development. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at key development projects and the insane stories surrounding them. Stay tuned to listen to all the dirt on land use, development, and the inside politics of Arizona!

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Ep. 50 - Titans of the Trade: John Graham

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2024/06/14

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Episode 50: “The ability to give the elected official...

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2024/06/02

Insight and perspective from an excellent civil servant - former Mayor, business executive, and state leader Jenn Daniels.

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50:30

Episode 49: “Molass at the Legislature” with Tom Dorn

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2024/04/30

2024 legislative update on housing bills, resignations, and Adam messes up another word…again!

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48:01

Ep. 48 - The Buzzkill of zoning and land...

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2024/04/23

Why does it feel like every good development project is getting squashed by City traffic departments? If you want to get approvals, you need to hire the best traffic engineers early. Listen as we lament why City traffic departments are like Toby from the office… always killing the vibe.

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Ep. 47 - What do On Cloud Shoes, Spec Industrial, and...

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2024/03/26

Digital streaming, online computing, and AI technology have dramatically changed the way we store data and design modern industrial buildings. Jackie Orcutt from CBRE shares how it has changed her land brokerage practice…and Adam reveals his mastery of the English langauge.

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Ep. 46 - The mindset of running our cities like...

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2024/03/05

Two of our favorite City Managers - Patrick Banger and Kevin Phelps - share why Glendale and Gilbert are some of our favorite places to develop.

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Ep. 45 - Entitled? Think twice.

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2024/02/05

What should you do when your use is allowed and the municipality doesn't want it? A huge mistake is assuming the zoning clears the path to develop. Even when zoned, obstacles may still exist with city staff, local politicians, and the process. Here are our suggestions.

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Ep. 44 - 2023 Market Naughty and Nice List

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2024/01/02

We found some surprising nuggets sitting down with Connor Deveraux of CoStar Group in recapping the 2023 year and development sector trends.

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Ep. 43 - Two Lumps of Coal and Other Laughs From 2023

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2023/12/22

Looking back on some of the highlights (and absurdities) from the World of Zoning in 2023, along with Santa’s zoning wish list for 2024.

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Ep. 42 - Minimal Living Concepts with Maximum Potential

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2023/12/05

Could Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be the key to solving Arizona’s housing shortage?

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Ep. 41 - From Skymall to ZenniHome with Bob Worsley

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2023/11/27

How a serial entrepreneur is tackling housing scarcity in a different, sustainable way.

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Ep. 40 - Industrial State of the Union

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2023/10/17

No market segment has performed better that industrial development in Phoenix in recent years. The market is shattering absorption records and attracting major manufacturing, tech, and semiconductor users. Changes in recent finance and interest markets have shown some influence on new construction, but the overall outlook remains optimistic. In this episode we cover the state of the industrial market with Tyson Breinholt at Commercial Properties Inc. and Kevin Miller from Kitchell Development.

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Ep. 39 - Let’s Get Fiscal: The Intersection of...

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2023/10/03

What’s the point of great land use entitlements if you can’t secure the financing to make it all possible. Having a finance concierge is key to the effort, and precisely what Adam Finkel at Tower Capital does.

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Ep. 38 - Water Scarcity: Fact or fiction?

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2023/09/19

With all the wild headlines about groundwater limiting new development, it’s time to set the record straight. In Arizona, water and development go hand in hand. But it’s not doom and gloom as so many national headlines erroneously claim Get the facts with Jason, Adam, and Michelle Van Quathem, a water law attorney in Arizona.

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Ep. 37 - Will You Be My Banker?

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2023/08/27

Securing project financing is just as important as securing the land use entitlements. Without it, you’ve got nothing. George Weisz and Neill LeCorgne from Scottsdale Community Bank give us a peak on the creation of a community bank and how it serves underbanked communities.

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Ep. 36 - From Creating News to Covering News

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2023/08/18

While our zoning case work creates headlines, reporting on it is better left to journalistic experts like Roland Murphy, AZBEX Digital Magazine. We hope you enjoy a different take on the Dirt to Development podcast with an expert in covering real estate news

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Ep. 35 – Falling off Rooftop Bars and Learning to Fly

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2023/07/12

Liquor laws are often an afterthought when it comes to rezoning new property but sophisticated developers know to tackle that issue early in their due diligence phase, precisely what Withey Morris Baugh can help solve. In this episdoe we share practical advice and great stories to help you navigate Arizona liquor laws before building new developments.

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Ep. 34 - Blow Pops, free enterprise, and housing for...

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2023/06/22

When Senator Steve Kaiser proposed legislation to dramatically change zoning laws in 2022, it created huge shockwaves across Arizona towns and cities. A second attempt in 2023, created a similar reaction before the proposed legislation eventually lost steam at the state capital. The motive were noble though, and driven by a cause to provide better access to housing and remove barriers that impede new development. We were delighted to record this conversation with Senator Kaiser during the middle

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Ep. 33 - 12,000 jumps a day

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2023/06/08

Development might seem repetitive, like jumping a rope, but there are plenty of areas where you can get tripped up. Recessions, raising equity, obtaining entitlements, securing financing, etc. can all become huge hurdles, but the best developers always find a way to succeed. Listen in as Larry Pobuda shares how he has created success in both the best, and worst, economic conditions.

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Ep. 32 - Bonus Episode – Crime Prevention Through...

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2023/05/26

Among the factors to consider in creating a site plan, one that is often overlooked is crime prevention and threat assessment. Listen as Shawn Prinkey from Prinkey Consulting shares how developers should reconsider this aspect early in their site plan design process.

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