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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.

How to destroy municipal zoning authority…and put zoning attorneys out of business, with Caleb Rhodes

How to destroy municipal zoning authority…and put zoning attorneys out of business, with Caleb Rhodes

In early 2022, Arizona municipalities and cities were shocked to learn about a proposed bill in the Arizona State Legislature that would drastically handcuff municipal zoning authority in order to

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Perry Mason, Harvey Specter, Ally McBeal and… Dan Dowd???

Perry Mason, Harvey Specter, Ally McBeal and… Dan Dowd???

If you can’t play an attorney on TV, at least you can be a great one in real life. In this episode we discuss how land use litigation can affect

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A Baker’s Man

A Baker’s Man

Finding the land deal can be tricky but negotiating the transaction can be more challenging given seller demands, title exceptions, and more. Dave Baker guides us through the real estate

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Kissing Frogs and Other Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Site Selection w/ Brett Hopper and Steve Backman

Kissing Frogs and Other Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Site Selection w/ Brett Hopper and Steve Backman

Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs before you find a prince. Land development and site selection is the same, except choosing a poor site can blow up your

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Top 10 Zoning Pitfalls to Avoid

Top 10 Zoning Pitfalls to Avoid

Rezoning land is like navigating a storm. One wrong turn and your entitlement case falls apart. Listen in to hear tips and tricks to help navigate your way to success

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MRAD: Masters in Really Awesome Development…(sorta) w/ Mark Stapp and Andrea Alley

MRAD: Masters in Really Awesome Development…(sorta) w/ Mark Stapp and Andrea Alley

When the Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) program launched at ASU in 2006, few people could foresee the role it would play in development projects across Arizona. In the

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Joe Johnston: The Mastermind Behind Agritopia, Epicenter, Joe’s BBQ and More

Joe Johnston: The Mastermind Behind Agritopia, Epicenter, Joe’s BBQ and More

Agritopia is to planning what the Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s album is to music – a masterpiece. Joe Johnston’s accomplishments as a developer and entrepreneur include other successes like Epicenter, Coffee

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Michael Rumpeltin, Creative Genius and Adaptive Reuse King

Michael Rumpeltin, Creative Genius and Adaptive Reuse King

Michael Rumpeltin is the design brains behind notable projects like The Yard, Joyride Taco, Stock and Stable, Postino Highland and more. Hear how he makes unique spaces work with adaptive

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Zoning Interpretations and Other “Letters to Mom” With Kevin Mayo and Tricia Gomes

Zoning Interpretations and Other “Letters to Mom” With Kevin Mayo and Tricia Gomes

The Zoning Ordinance includes uses and development standards governing property development, but what happens when land uses don’t fit neatly into a specific zoning district? Or when a site plan

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