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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.

We’re Basically Famous

We’re Basically Famous

What does Elvis at Las Vegas, The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Dirt to Development Podcast at the AZ American Planning Association have in common? History making,

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Prosopagnosia and the Database Man (Part 1)

Prosopagnosia and the Database Man (Part 1)

When Greg Vogel started with Coldwell Banker in the early 80’s, little did he know about the value of land databases.  In the 40 years since, he created Land Advisors

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Haboobs and the evolution of experiential retail development…with Chris Hake and Andy Call

Haboobs and the evolution of experiential retail development…with Chris Hake and Andy Call

Development has inherent risks which is why it is critical to be responsive to new trends and land use changes. Listen to our friends at Thompson Thrift talk about how

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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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