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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.

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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From Creating News to Covering News

From Creating News to Covering News

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

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The Intersection of Land Use and Liquor Laws in Arizona

The Intersection of Land Use and Liquor Laws in Arizona

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. This is precisely

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Blow Pops, free enterprise and housing for all!

Blow Pops, free enterprise and housing for all!

When former 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

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12,000 Jumps A Day

12,000 Jumps A Day

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

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Bonus Episode – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTD)

Bonus Episode – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTD)

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

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When Sean Connery Joins The Podcast

When Sean Connery Joins The Podcast

Not all sites are created equal and some require serious problem solving with local land use counsel. Scott Whittington from Avalon Development shares how he was once the office King

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A Dummies Guide to the Design Review Board With Korey Wilkes and Scott Thomas

A Dummies Guide to the Design Review Board With Korey Wilkes and Scott Thomas

The Design Review Board is a step in the entitlement process but it can be tricky to win over. Depending on the quality of the design, it can either be

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Depressive Shade of Grey

Depressive Shade of Grey

Experienced architects and engineers know better than to navigate zoning matters solo. Hear why David Bohn and Nicole Posten-Thompson utilize local zoning counsel early in their design efforts.

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