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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.

From NIMBY to Neighborly: Turning Project Opponents into Project Allies

From NIMBY to Neighborly: Turning Project Opponents into Project Allies

Every development project eventually meets its critics—but opposition doesn’t have to become an obstacle. In this episode of Dirt to Development, we explore practical strategies for transforming project opponents into

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Old Buildings, New Tricks: The Legal Playbook for Adaptive Reuse in Arizona

Old Buildings, New Tricks: The Legal Playbook for Adaptive Reuse in Arizona

Across Arizona, developers are transforming aging offices, obsolete retail centers, and underutilized commercial buildings into vibrant new destinations. But adaptive reuse projects often come with hidden challenges—from deed restrictions and

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Silicon Meets Site Plans: AI is Fast – But Can it Read the Room?

Silicon Meets Site Plans: AI is Fast – But Can it Read the Room?

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about tools in commercial real estate, but what does it actually mean for developers, investors, brokers, and landowners? In this episode

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The Growth Advocate: Clark Princell on Housing, Politics and Arizona’s Development Future

The Growth Advocate: Clark Princell on Housing, Politics and Arizona’s Development Future

Arizona continues to be one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but who is shaping the policies and conversations behind that growth? On this episode of Dirt to Development,

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Big Box to Big Blocks: The Empty Commercial to Multifamily Makeover w/George Pasquel

Big Box to Big Blocks: The Empty Commercial to Multifamily Makeover w/George Pasquel

As retail vacancies linger and housing demand surges, Arizona HB 2110 is creating a new playbook for adaptive reuse across the state. In this episode, we break down how commercial-to-multifamily

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The ROAD Less Traveled: What Congress’ Housing Bill Means for BTR with Steve La Terra

The ROAD Less Traveled: What Congress’ Housing Bill Means for BTR with Steve La Terra

Congress is close to delivering the most significant housing legislation in decades – but not without sparking a fierce debate over build-to-rent communities and institutional investment. In this episode we

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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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