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Dirt to Development

A podcast about the dirt on land use, development and inside politics of Arizona with Jason Morris and Adam Baugh. Dirt to Development is a one-of-a-kind podcast that provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest developments in Arizona – and the people, politics, developers, brokers, architects and neighbors that make it all happen. You’ll hear insane stories and insights from industry experts, city staff and intriguing community personalities. And yes, there will be laughter.

Watt’s the Deal with Data Center Zoning?

Watt’s the Deal with Data Center Zoning?

Data centers may be the backbone of the digital economy, but getting them approved on the ground is anything but seamless. In this episode, we unpack the growing tension between

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Razing the Bar: An Adaptive Reuse Love Story

Razing the Bar: An Adaptive Reuse Love Story

The pursuit of land use entitlements comes with risk. For partners Adam Baugh and Jason Morris, the risk was worth the reward as they converted a local bar into a

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Proportionately Yours

Proportionately Yours

In this episode, we break down the concept of proportionality appeals in the land use context and why they have become an increasingly important tool for developers and property owners.

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Community Outreach 101…with Tom Bilsten

Community Outreach 101…with Tom Bilsten

Changing the status quo can be hard for neighbors to accept, and it often drives NIMBY reaction to new development. Smart developers know the value of hiring a Neighborhood Outreach

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The Toy Barn – Where grown-ups park their toys…with Jason Phillips

The Toy Barn – Where grown-ups park their toys…with Jason Phillips

Boys love their toys…but where can you put them? Jason Phillips at Wesley Development cracked the code in the development of the Toy Barn, a luxury storage condo project meant

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Shouting Loudly: Is Civic Discourse a Lost Art?

Shouting Loudly: Is Civic Discourse a Lost Art?

Recent shootings and other public discord have affected us all. How do we disagree better? County Supervisor Mark Stewart and former Councilwoman Kathy Tilque still have hope.

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Golf Course Conversions: Pulling off the impossible

Golf Course Conversions: Pulling off the impossible

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

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Taking Punches…with Rich Zacher

Taking Punches…with Rich Zacher

Rich Zacher has nine (development) lives. Listen as we go down memory lane with one of our favorite guests.

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Bonus Episode – Origin Stories: Zoning Attorney to Superhero…with Ben Tate and Alex Hayes

Bonus Episode – Origin Stories: Zoning Attorney to Superhero…with Ben Tate and Alex Hayes

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

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