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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.

The mindset of running our cities like businesses.

The mindset of running our cities like businesses.

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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Entitled? Think twice.

Entitled? Think twice.

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,

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2023 Market Naughty and Nice List

2023 Market Naughty and Nice List

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

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Two Lumps of Coal and Other Laughs From 2023

Two Lumps of Coal and Other Laughs From 2023

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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Minimal Living Concepts with Maximum Potential

Minimal Living Concepts with Maximum Potential

Could Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be the key to solving Arizona’s housing shortage? Jared Amzallag and Zander Diamont of Minimal Living Concepts discuss their challenge-laden journey to build simple, modern

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From Skymall to ZenniHome with Bob Worsley

From Skymall to ZenniHome with Bob Worsley

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

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Industrial State of the Union

Industrial State of the Union

No market segment has performed better than industrial development in Phoenix in recent years. The market is shattering absorption records and attracting major manufacturing, tech and semiconductor users. Changes in

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Let’s Get Fiscal: The Intersection of Financing & Development

Let’s Get Fiscal: The Intersection of Financing & Development

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

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Will You Be My Banker?

Will You Be My Banker?

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

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