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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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53:25

Ep. 67 - Shouting Loudly: Is Civic Discourse a Lost Art?

Dirt to Development ·

2025/10/27

Recent shootings and other public discord has affected us all. Is there a way to disagree better? County Supervisor Mark Stewart and former Councilwoman Kathy Tilque still have hope.

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50:05

Golf Course Conversions: Pulling off the impossible

Dirt to Development ·

2025/09/16

Turning dirt to development is hard enough, but try converting a golf course into a new subdivision and the whole world loses their mind. Against all odds, the impossible became possible over a 3 year slog. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way.

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Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

Dirt to Development ·

2025/09/09

Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you know they understand the facts.

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50:10

Taking Punches...with Rich Zacher

Dirt to Development ·

2025/09/02

Like a cat, Rich Zacher has 9 (development) lives. Listen as we go down memory lane with one of our favorite guests.

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40:33

Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

Dirt to Development ·

2025/08/27

Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you know they understand the facts.

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40:33

Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

Dirt to Development ·

2025/08/21

Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you know they understand the facts.

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40:33

Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

Dirt to Development ·

2025/08/12

Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you know they understand the facts.

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47:28

Bonus Episode - Origin Stories: Zoning Attorney to...

Dirt to Development ·

2025/08/05

Every superhero has an origin story and so do our zoning attorneys. Whether begging for a job, stalking your future employer, or asking your mom to make an intro...it requires creativity to launch a coveted zoning career. Listen as we reflect back on starting a career in land use and zoning law.

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35:32

Ep. 63 - What does a PHD from MIT have to do with...

Dirt to Development ·

2025/05/20

Alex Pollack created a data-driven analytical approach to contracting. Could it be useful in land use entitlements?

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45:57

Ep. 62 - C.R.A.B.S and Referendums: Two Things Nobody...

Dirt to Development ·

2025/05/06

Referendum laws are designed to empower citizens by allowing them to challenge legislative decisions through a public vote. However, in recent years, these laws have been increasingly misused by out-of-state union groups as a tool to block zoning changes and halt new developments. This trend has raised concerns that referendum laws are being weaponized to obstruct economic development rather than serve as a check on government power. Listen in as this experience plays out in real time with VAI

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52:39

Ep. 61 - Buildng a Winning Entitlement...

Dirt to Development ·

2025/04/29

Anatomy of a zoning case Pt.2: Building a winning strategy during the entitlements phase

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40:08

Ep. 60 - Halo Vista: A City Within a City...with...

Dirt to Development ·

2025/03/25

Turning the desert into a $7 billion development project is no easy task. Billed as a "city within a city", Halo Vista will feature 2,300 acres, 28 million square feet of mixed-use development capacity, and up to 8,960 residential units as well as industrial, retail, and office spaces. This truly is a story of dirt to development.

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37:06

Ep. 59 - "A Finger on the Pulse"...with Scott Isham

Dirt to Development ·

2025/03/04

When the development process is fraught with uncertainty, relying on strategic relationships can help you avoid unforeseen pitfalls. Listen as Scott Isham, Chief of Staff for Maricopa County District 4 Board of Supervisors, helps guide developemnt to a Yes...and shows us how to be a big time movie star.

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32:03

Ep. 58 - Engineer to Developer; Passion to PowHer

Dirt to Development ·

2025/02/07

The path from dirt to development is evolutionary. Some doors close while new ones open. Hear Shelby Duplessis's story from engineer to developer, to motivating female empowerment.

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43:56

Ep. 57 - Oh, What a Year! with Matt Mancini

Dirt to Development ·

2025/01/17

2024 was a riot. No really...some of our cases caused a riot. Recapping 2024 with our good friend Matt Mancini, Partner at 3 Engineering.

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48:43

Ep 56 -“I’ve seen a lot of tools…”

Dirt to Development ·

2024/12/27

Anatomy of a Zoning Case Pt. 2: Building an effective neighborhood outreach campaign.

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46:10

Episode 55: Why every project needs alignment between...

Dirt to Development ·

2024/11/26

Episode 55: Why every project needs alignment between their zoning attorney and civil engineer…with Darrell Wilson of Colliers Engineering and Design.

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40:08

Ep. 54 - “If you don’t know where you are going, you...

Dirt to Development ·

2024/10/30

Anatomy of a zoning case Pt.1: Don’t sleep on the pre-filing strategy.

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44:29

Ep 53 - “I’m not quite sure how to put this, but…I’m...

Dirt to Development ·

2024/08/27

Making news is our jam, and the Phoenix Business Journal is your insider's guide to the world of development. Join us as we navigate the crossroads of land deals and breaking news —because in our world, even dirt has a story to tell.

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45:27

Ep. 52 - "You don't get to pick where you are born,...

Dirt to Development ·

2024/08/16

From band camp to development guru...with Jason Larsen. How a random encounter at Disneyland led to an unexpected and successful career in land development.

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