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# Withey Morris Baugh

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- [Groundwater availability in Arizona will limit development in the Phoenix area](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/groundwater-availability-in-arizona-will-limit-development-in-the-phoenix-area/) - This story originally appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered." Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The metropolitan area of Phoenix, Ariz., is growing rapidly. A recent state analysis shows Phoenix does not have enough groundwater
- [12,000 Jumps A Day](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-33-12000-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 become huge hurdles, but the best developers always find a way to succeed. Listen in as Larry Pobuda shares how he has created success in
- [How will new groundwater rules impact housing development in the Valley?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-will-new-groundwater-rules-impact-housing-development-in-the-valley/) - This article originally aired on KJZZ. Arizona’s housing market has been booming in recent years. But now, due to projected groundwater shortfalls, the state is going to start limiting some housing development in areas that rely solely on groundwater. What will that mean for growth in the Valley? “I think it’s going to be perceived in
- ['Headlines have consequences': Arizona economic agency fields hundreds of concerned calls on new groundwater report's impact](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/headlines-have-consequences-arizona-economic-agency-fields-hundreds-of-concerned-calls-on-new-groundwater-reports-impact/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. In the past several days, Chris Camacho, the CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, said his organization has fielded about 200 messages from stakeholders who have raised questions and concerns over Arizona's future. The texts, calls and emails poured in from national site selectors, investors
- [The ROAD Less Traveled: What Congress' Housing Bill Means for BTR with Steve La Terra](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-road-less-traveled-what-congress-housing-bill-means-for-btr-with-steve-laterra/) - 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 speak with Steve La Terra (TerraLane Communities) to break down the latest version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the controversial provisions that
- [The Buzzkill of zoning and land development…with Dawn Cartier and Sarah Simpson.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-buzzkill-of-zoning-and-land-developmentwith-dawn-cartier-and-sarah-simpson/) - Why does it feel like every good development project gets stalled by city traffic departments? Don't let your projects get backed up. If you want approvals, you need to hire the best traffic engineers early. Listen as Dawn Cartier, president of CivTech, and Sarah Simpson, president of United Civil Group share their insight in this
- [Arizona law expands financing to ease housing costs](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-law-expands-financing-to-ease-housing-costs/) - This article originally appeared in The Center Square. Arizona’s new law allowing for easier financing for developers will help lower housing costs, according to experts. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2999 into law, allowing developers to finance public infrastructure projects through bonds. HB 2999 creates State Affordability Infrastructure Districts, which allow developers to access lower financing
- [Retail Converting to Office? It Happened in Phoenix.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/retail-converting-to-office-it-happened-in-phoenix/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2026 issue of Western Real Estate Business News.
- [Bipartisan bill protects key Arizona housing sector](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/bipartisan-bill-protects-key-arizona-housing-sector/) - This article originally published in The Center Square. A bipartisan housing bill waiting to be signed by President Donald Trump preserves one of Arizona’s biggest housing industries, according to a land-use attorney. This week, Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which limits institutional investors' ability to buy certain homes, streamlines aspects of the regulatory
- [Expert: Housing bill no longer threatens build-to-rent industry](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/expert-housing-bill-no-longer-threatens-build-to-rent-industry/) - This article originally published in The Center Square. (The Center Square) - A land-use attorney said one of Arizona’s top housing industries will not be stifled after the U.S. House modified a bipartisan housing bill The U.S. House recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which seeks to limit institutional investors from buying single-family
- [Phoenix developers face layoffs as capital dries up amid federal housing legislation](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phoenix-developers-face-layoffs-as-capital-dries-up-amid-federal-housing-legislation/) - This article originally published in The Phoenix Business Journal. Build-to-rent developers NexMetro and Christopher Todd Communities warn of legislation's unintended consequences Financing for the wildly popular build-to-rent product is coming to a screeching halt, as capital has stopped flowing to these projects while a federal housing bill works its way through Congress. "An entire industry
- [Arizona law blocks local limits on small assisted living homes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-law-blocks-local-limits-on-small-assisted-living-homes/) - This article originally appeared in The Center Square. (The Center Square) - A new Arizona law pushes back against local governments attempting to restrict small assisted living homes. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1473 into law, which limits local governments in Arizona from restricting the number of beds at small assisted living homes with fewer than
- [Expert: Federal bill could stall Arizona's build-to-rent industry](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/expert-federal-bill-could-stall-arizonas-build-to-rent-industry/) - This article originally published in The Center Square. The Center Square) - A land-use attorney is sounding the alarm about a congressional bill that could have a major impact on Arizona’s housing market. Congress has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which would prevent institutional investors from buying single-family homes. The bill was approved by the
- [Restaurants, gas station planned near Laveen golf course project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/restaurants-gas-station-planned-near-laveen-golf-course-project/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. Two vacant sites near a Laveen golf course redevelopment project are planned to become restaurants, stores and a gas station. Glasir Capital Partners, the company that is redeveloping the former Southern Ridge Golf Club at 59th and Southern avenues, applied to rezone two sites, totaling about 7 acres, on
- [Congressional bills meant to improve housing affordability may hurt developers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/congressional-bills-meant-to-improve-housing-affordability-may-hurt-developers/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Build-to-rent developers like NexMetro and Christopher Todd Communities warn of legislation's unintended consequences A pair of federal bills designed to help making housing more affordable could create the opposite effect, industry insiders say. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (Reauthorizing Opportunity, Accountability and Development) is
- [Arizona bill designed to create housing faster, cut costs](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-bill-designed-to-create-housing-faster-cut-costs-2/) - This article originally published in The Center Square. (The Center Square) - A bill making its way through the Arizona Legislature could make land available faster for housing and reduce costs for developers, according to a zoning expert. The Arizona House passed House Bill 2100 last month, which makes it easier for rural parts of Arizona to
- [Withey Morris Baugh And Three Attorneys Recognized Among The Best  By Chambers USA 2026](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3912-2/) - Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business once again recognized Withey Morris Baugh among the best firms in Arizona, earning the highest ranking – Band 1 – in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. Bill Allison, Adam Baugh and Jason Morris were also among the top lawyers in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. Chambers USA, considered
- [Razing the Bar: An Adaptive Reuse Love Story](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 swanky law office complete with a putting green and a speakeasy. The redevelopment of this 40-year-old building is a masterclass in adaptive reuse execution. Said
- [Watt’s the Deal with Data Center Zoning?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/watts-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 surging demand for data infrastructure and the realities of local zoning and land use regulation—where megawatts meet municipal code. From intensive utility demands and transmission
- [Silicon Meets Site Plans: AI is Fast – But Can it Read the Room?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/silicon-meets-site-plans-ai-is-fast-but-can-it-read-the-room/) - By Adam Baugh AI is having a moment in commercial real estate—and like most “next big things,” it’s being oversold in some rooms and underutilized in others. For those of us working in land, zoning, and development across Arizona, the reality sits somewhere in the middle: AI is a powerful tool, but it’s not a
- [Green Lake Golf introduces Withey Morris Baugh’s Benjamin Tate as legal advisor, strategic partner](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/green-lake-golf-introduces-withey-morris-baughs-benjamin-tate-as-legal-advisor-strategic-partner/) - This article originally appeared in Golfdom. Arizona-based Green Lake Golf (GLG), sustainable golf course redevelopment firm, has engaged Benjamin Tate, land use attorney and partner at the firm Withey Morris Baugh, as a strategic advisor to coordinate all legal efforts related to rezoning, land use entitlements and permitting for the company’s golf course redevelopment proje “I’m excited about partnering with Green Lake Golf and representing relevant
- [Proportionately Yours](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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. When cities and towns impose conditions on development approvals—whether through exactions, infrastructure requirements, or other mitigation measures—the law requires those conditions to remain proportional to
- [Phoenix law firm buys former sports bar, invests $2M in renovations](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phoenix-law-firm-buys-former-sports-bar-invests-2m-in-renovations/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. For Jason Morris, founding partner at Withey Morris Baugh PLC, purchasing the firm’s new headquarters at 2111 E. Highland St. — the former home of the Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill — was a strategic decision made easier by the pull of nostalgia. After all,
- [Arizona bill designed to create housing faster, cut costs](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-bill-designed-to-create-housing-faster-cut-costs/) - The article originally appeared in The Center Square. (The Center Square) - A bill making its way through the Arizona Legislature could make land available faster for housing and reduce costs for developers, according to a zoning expert. The Arizona House passed House Bill 2100 last month, which makes it easier for rural parts of Arizona to
- [Withey Morris Baugh Bolsters Real Estate Transactions Team with Addition of Taylor Roderick](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-baugh-bolsters-real-estate-transactions-team-with-addition-of-taylor-roderick/) - Press Release Withey Morris Baugh welcomes Taylor Roderick to its transactional practice, a move that significantly strengthens the firm’s capacity and service offering in real estate law and business transactions. Roderick joins a real estate group already distinguished by long-standing expertise and a full spectrum of transactional services. Roderick brings hands-on experience across a variety
- [Community Outreach 101...with Tom Bilsten](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/community-outreach-101-with-tom-bilsten/) - Changing the status quo can be hard for neighbors to accept, and it often drives NIMBY reaction to new development. Smart developers know the value of hiring a Neighborhood Outreach Specialist. Hear how Tom Bilsten navigates community outreach and makes it an early step for development success.
- [Expert: Bill will provide more affordable housing for seniors](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/expert-bill-will-provide-more-affordable-housing-for-seniors/) - (The Center Square) - A proposed bill in Arizona would provide more affordable housing options for seniors, according to a zoning lawyer. Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, introduced Senate Bill 1096, which would permit religious institutions to develop senior living communities on their property without rezoning. The bill would apply to all Arizona cities,
- [Arizona land use and zoning: 6 development predictions for 2026](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-land-use-and-zoning-6-development-predictions-for-2026/) - This article originally appeared on AZ Big Media. As Arizona continues to experience sustained population growth, shifting capital markets, and evolving municipal priorities, land use entitlement strategies are becoming more nuanced—and more critical—than ever. Based on trends we are seeing across jurisdictions statewide, here are six land use and development predictions likely to shape Arizona
- [Arizona’s HB 2447: Flipping the script on site plan reviews](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizonas-hb-2447-flipping-the-script-on-site-plan-reviews-2/) - This article originally appeared in AZ Big Media. Arizona’s House Bill 2447 takes effect on December 31, 2025, and it’s set to reshape how cities and towns handle site plan and development reviews. Under the new law, municipal staff must review and approve certain development applications—like site plans, plats and design reviews—administratively, without a public
- [Two of Arizona’s Top Land Use & Zoning Attorneys: Jason Morris and Adam Baugh Recognized in AzBusiness Leaders 2026](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/two-of-arizonas-top-land-use-zoning-attorneys-jason-morris-and-adam-baugh-recognized-in-azbusiness-leaders-2026/) - Withey Morris Baugh is celebrating big news: partners Jason Morris and Adam Baugh have been named among the state’s top land use and zoning attorneys in the 2026 edition of AzBusiness Leaders, AZ Big Media’s annual roundup of Arizona’s most influential business leaders. Jason and Adam are long-time fixtures in Arizona’s development and land-use community.
- [Arizona’s HB 2447: Flipping the script on site plan reviews](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizonas-hb-2447-flipping-the-script-on-site-plan-reviews/) - Arizona’s House Bill 2447 takes effect on December 31, 2025, and it’s set to reshape how cities and towns handle site plan and development reviews. Under the new law, municipal staff must review and approve certain development applications—like site plans, plats and design reviews—administratively, without a public hearing. The law requires that municipalities adopt objective
- [The Toy Barn - Where grown-ups park their toys...with Jason Phillips](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-toy-barn-where-grown-ups-park-their-toys-with-jason-phillips/) - Boys love their toys...but where can you put them? Jason Phillips at Wesley Development cracked the code in the development of the Toy Barn, a luxury storage condo project meant for all your biggest toys.
- ['A whole lot of risk for a little bit of lift': Arizona housing zoning law faces scrutiny](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/a-whole-lot-of-risk-for-a-little-bit-of-lift-arizona-housing-zoning-law-faces-scrutiny/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Phoenix adopts middle housing ordinance under state law Downtown Phoenix neighborhoods could become a bit more crowded. Phoenix City Council voted Nov. 19 to allow duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in single-family areas near downtown. It mirrored recent decisions by officials in Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Flagstaff and
- [Golf Course Conversions: Pulling off the impossible](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/golf-course-conversions-pulling-off-the-impossible/) - Turning dirt to development is hard enough, but try converting a golf course into a new subdivision and the whole world loses their mind. Against all odds, the impossible became possible over a three-year slog. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way.
- [Shouting Loudly: Is Civic Discourse a Lost Art?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/shouting-loudly-is-civic-discourse-a-lost-art/) - Recent shootings and other public discord have affected us all. How do we disagree better? County Supervisor Mark Stewart and former Councilwoman Kathy Tilque still have hope.
- [Chandler data center project moves ahead amid city, resident concerns](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/chandler-data-center-project-moves-ahead-amid-city-resident-concerns/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A proposed 422,000-square-foot data center and office campus in Chandler’s South Price Road Corridor will move ahead for city approval, despite concerns raised by Chandler planning staff that the envisioned project does not meet land use needs for the area. The developer, New York-based Active Infrastructure,
- [PTK spotlight: Arizona land use attorneys to know in 2026](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ptk-spotlight-arizona-land-use-attorneys-to-know-in-2026/) - This article originally appeared in PTK Magazine. Each year, PTK magazine — a publication of AZ Big Media — showcases the top people and projects to know in Arizona’s commercial real estate sector. Pulling from a competitive pool of nominations and the editorial board’s knowledge of the industry, this annual edition highlights 50 meaningful projects across all product types
- [Historic Phoenix neighborhood asks for exemption from new AZ housing law](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/historic-phoenix-neighborhood-asks-for-exemption-from-new-az-housing-law/) - This story originally appeared on Fox10 Phoenix. PHOENIX - A city assessment shows the City of Phoenix has a shortage of about 59,000 housing units, but efforts to solve that are at odds with some residents, as people in the historic Willo neighborhood are asking for an exemption from HB 2721. The backstory: HB 2721, which was
- [Some developers are hesitant to build office space in the Valley. They shouldn't be in Scottsdale, say real estate leaders](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/some-developers-are-hesitant-to-build-office-space-in-the-valley-they-shouldnt-be-in-scottsdale-say-real-estate-leaders/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Top voices in the city’s real estate scene acknowledged fears of building office space in the Valley, but they all agreed: Scottsdale bucks the trend. “If we had cool office in Old Town, it would get taken up quickly. I know everybody’s scared of office over
- [Phoenix resort Westin Kierland proposes redeveloping portion of golf course for housing](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phoenix-resort-westin-kierland-proposes-redeveloping-portion-of-golf-course-for-housing/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. One of the nine-hole golf courses at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa could be redeveloped into housing, according to a plan submitted to Phoenix. The plan includes redeveloping the Mesquite Golf Club, one of three nine-hole courses at the resort, which would change the resort from
- [Taking Punches...with Rich Zacher](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/taking-punches-with-rich-zacher/) - Rich Zacher has nine (development) lives. Listen as we go down memory lane with one of our favorite guests.
- [Best Lawyers® Recognizes 5 Withey Morris Baugh Attorneys in 2026 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America® List](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/best-lawyers-recognizes-5-withey-morris-baugh-attorneys-in-2026-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america-list/) - Celebrating 54 Combined Years of Recognition as Arizona’s Top Land Use and Real Estate Lawyers We don’t move buildings. We move the rules that build them. Congratulations to our 2026 Best Lawyers®: William Allison – Government Relations Practice and Land Use and Zoning Law Adam Baugh – Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law
- [Bonus Episode - Origin Stories: Zoning Attorney to Superhero...with Ben Tate and Alex Hayes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/bonus-episode-origin-stories-zoning-attorney-to-superhero-with-ben-tate-and-alex-hayes/) - Every superhero has an origin story and so do our zoning attorneys. Whether begging for a job, stalking your future employer, or asking your mom to make an intro...it requires creativity to launch a coveted zoning career. Listen as we reflect back on starting a career in land use and zoning law.
- [Country clubs are flying high. But there's growing pressure to tackle a high-stakes problem.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/country-clubs-are-flying-high-but-theres-growing-pressure-to-tackle-a-high-stakes-problem/) - This article originally appeared in the American City Business Journals. Woodland Hills Country Club in Los Angeles is using clay to help conserve water across 43 acres of its historic golf course. The effort, spearheaded by Palo Alto, California-based agri-tech company Desert Control, involves irrigating soil with a special liquid naturally designed to help prevent
- [Strategic infrastructure upgrades fuel West Valley growth](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/strategic-infrastructure-upgrades-fuel-west-valley-growth/) - This article originally appeared in Az Business Magazine's WESTMARC Supplement. Anyone who’s played Jenga knows that one shaky or misplaced wooden block can send a tower tumbling down. The right pieces in optimal places, however, can build solid, high-reaching structures. The West Valley has long recognized and prepared for exponential growth throughout the region. Much
- [What Does A PHD From MIT Have To Do With Development?...with Alex Pollack](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/what-does-a-phd-from-mit-have-to-do-with-development-with-alex-pollack/) - Alex Pollack created a data-driven analytical approach to contracting. Could it be useful in land use entitlements?
- [C.R.A.B.S and Referendums: Two Things Nobody Wants...with Grant Fisher, VAI Resort](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/c-r-a-b-s-and-referendums-two-things-nobody-wants-with-grant-fisher-vai-resort/) - Referendum laws are designed to empower citizens by allowing them to challenge legislative decisions through a public vote. However, in recent years, these laws have been increasingly misused by out-of-state union groups as a tool to block zoning changes and halt new developments. This trend has raised concerns that referendum laws are being weaponized to
- [Withey Morris Baugh Earns Top Ranking from Chambers USA](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-baugh-earns-top-ranking-from-chambers-usa/) - We’re excited to share that Withey Morris Baugh has once again earned a Band 1 ranking – the highest possible – from Chambers USA in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. This elite recognition places us among the top law firms in Arizona for our work in land use, zoning, and real estate matters. We're also
- [Heritage Park development under way as groundbreaking approaches](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/heritage-park-development-under-way-as-groundbreaking-approaches/) - This article originally published in the Gilbert Independent. Heritage Park, a mixed-use project, began demolition for its 10-acre development last month in downtown Gilbert after five years of delays and will break ground on construction Thursday. The project will include nine buildings on the northern end of Gilbert’s downtown and will feature restaurants, retail space,
- [Gilbert City Lifestyle:  Men of Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/gilbert-city-lifestyle-men-of-gilbert/) - This article originally appeared in Gilbert City Lifestyle. For Adam Baugh, building relationships rooted in likability and trust is the foundation of success – in business, community, and life. A dedicated Gilbert resident and attorney, Adam's journey into civic leadership began when he joined the boards of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Those roles opened
- [Building a Winning Entitlement Strategy...with Todd Gosselink](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/buildng-a-winning-entitlement-strategy-with-tood-gosselink/) - Anatomy of a zoning case Part 3: Building a winning strategy during the entitlements phase.
- [The Misuse of Referendum Law to Fight Zoning Cases and New Development in Arizona](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-misuse-of-referendum-law-to-fight-zoning-cases-and-new-development-in-arizona/) - By Adam Baugh In Arizona, referendum laws are designed to empower citizens by allowing them to challenge legislative decisions through a public vote. However, in recent years, these laws have been increasingly misused as a tool to block zoning changes and halt new developments. This trend has raised concerns among city planners, developers and zoning
- [Halo Vista: A City Within a City...with Craig Henig](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/halo-vista-a-city-within-a-city-with-craig-henig/) - Turning the desert into a $7 billion development project is no easy task. Billed as a "city within a city," Halo Vista will feature 2,300 acres, 28 million square feet of mixed-use development capacity, and up to 8,960 residential units as well as industrial, retail, and office spaces. Craig Henig of Mack Real Estate Group
- ["A Finger on the Pulse"...with Scott Isham](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/a-finger-on-the-pulse-with-scott-isham/) - When the development process is fraught with uncertainty, relying on strategic relationships can help you avoid unforeseen pitfalls. Listen as Scott Isham, Chief of Staff for Maricopa County District 4 Board of Supervisors, helps guide development to a Yes...and shows us how to be a big time movie star.
- [Zoning fights don't end with an Arizona council vote. What do aggrieved residents do next?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/zoning-fights-dont-end-with-an-arizona-council-vote-what-do-aggrieved-residents-do-next/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. A tool that was once nearly unheard of in opposing development has become so common in Arizona that some zoning attorneys are telling their clients to delay closing on their land until the threat has passed. A decade ago, organizing enough opposition to force a controversial zoning
- [BEX Leading Market Series Panel Discusses Housing](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/bex-leading-market-series-panel-discusses-housing/) - The 2025 BEX Leading Market Series for March covered Housing Projects on the Horizon and was presented March 11 at SkySong in Scottsdale. Rather than simply rattling off lists of developments in various states of approval and construction, panelists took a deeper dive, addressing questions focused on the current state of the housing development market in Arizona. The panel was comprised of:
- [Zoning fights don't end with an Arizona council vote. What do aggrieved residents do next?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/zoning-fights-dont-end-with-an-arizona-council-vote-what-do-aggrieved-residents-do-next-2/) - This article originally appeared on azcentral.com. A tool that was once nearly unheard of in opposing development has become so common in Arizona that some zoning attorneys are telling their clients to delay closing on their land until the threat has passed. A decade ago, organizing enough opposition to force a controversial zoning decision to
- [Engineer to Developer; Passion to PowHer](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/engineer-to-developer-passion-to-powher/) - The path from dirt to development is evolutionary. Some doors close while new ones open. Hear Shelby Duplessis's story from engineer to developer, to motivating female empowerment.
- [Oh, What a Year! with Matt Mancini](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/oh-what-a-year-with-matt-mancini/) - 2024 was a riot. No really...some of our cases caused a riot. Recapping 2024 with our good friend Matt Mancini, Partner at 3 Engineering.
- [America’s “First Car-Free Neighborhood” Is Going Pretty Good, Actually?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/americas-first-car-free-neighborhood-is-going-pretty-good-actually/) - This article originally appeared in Dwell. It’s been two years since Culdesac Tempe, the self-proclaimed "first car-free neighborhood in America," opened with a goal of making walkability its centerpiece. With the first phase finished last year, the high-profile development continues to unfold on a 17-acre site along a light rail line in an established neighborhood about
- [“I’ve seen a lot of tools…” with Laddie Guy Shane of Roosevelt Strategy Group](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-56-ive-seen-a-lot-of-tools/) - Anatomy of a Zoning Case Pt. 2: Building an effective neighborhood outreach campaign.
- [Five WMB Attorneys Named 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/five-wmb-attorneys-named-2024-southwest-super-lawyers/) - A SUPER-sized CONGRATULATIONS to our own Alex Baker, Dave Baker, Jason Morris, Ben Tate and Mike Withey for their 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers recognition! This distinct honor is conferred upon fewer than 5 percent of lawyers in Arizona (2.5 percent for Rising Stars)!
- [Jason Morris recognized in 2025 edition of People & Projects to Know](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-recognized-in-2025-edition-of-people-projects-to-know/) - This article originally appeared in People & Projects to Know. If you're a litigator – you want to win at the Supreme Court. If you're a personal injury attorney – you want the biggest verdict. If you're a patent attorney – you want to patent protect the next amazing invention. For land use attorneys, our
- [Jason Morris recognized in Arizona Business Leaders 2025](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-recognized-in-arizona-business-leaders-2025/) - This feature originally appeared in AzBusiness Leaders 2025. Congratulations to our own Jason Barclay Morris for his inclusion in AZ Big Media's Az Business Leaders annual publication in the Land Use & Zoning Law category. This recognition is a testament to the expertise and vision our team brings to every project we take on. Read
- [The Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2025](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-top-100-lawyers-in-arizona-for-2025/) - A big congratulations to our own Adam Baugh, Jason Barclay Morris and Mike Withey for recognition on The Top 100 Lawyers list in Arizona by Az Business Magazine for 2025! To compile the list, Az Business magazine uses an algorithm that factors in professional ratings, client reviews, impact on the legal profession and community impact.
- [Why every project needs alignment between their zoning attorney and civil engineer…with Darrell Wilson of Colliers Engineering & Design.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/why-every-project-needs-alignment-between-their-zoning-attorney-and-civil-engineerwith-darrell-wilson-of-colliers-engineering-and-design/) - Find out why getting your zoning attorney and civil engineer on the same page is a game-changer for any project. We’re breaking down how teamwork between these pros can save time, cut headaches and keep things moving smoothly. With Darrell Wilson of Colliers Engineering & Design.
- [Glendale pushes VAI Resort zoning case past finish line](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/glendale-pushes-vai-resort-zoning-case-past-finish-line/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The city of Glendale has paved the way forward for the $1 billion VAI Resort. Glendale's City Council unanimously approved a zoning case for the nearly 70-acre development at its Nov. 26 meeting without discussion. The approvals included rezoning 66 acres to an updated planned area development that
- [If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/if-you-dont-know-where-you-are-going-you-might-wind-up-someplace-else/) - Anatomy of a zoning case Part 1: Don’t sleep on the pre-filing strategy.
- [Withey Morris Baugh will turn Half Moon Sports Grill into its new office](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3571-2/) - This article originally appeared in AZ Big Media. Withey Morris Baugh, a leading zoning and land use law firm, has acquired the former Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill from renowned global real estate investment firm Holualoa Companies. The law firm plans to repurpose the bar space into its new office while preserving key elements of
- [Here are 15 real estate law trends to watch in 2025](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/here-are-15-real-estate-law-trends-to-watch-in-2025/) - This article originally appeared in AZ Big Media. If you’re looking for a crystal ball to peak into the future of real estate development, talking to real estate, land use and zoning attorneys might be the closest you can get to the mythical crystal ball. So, we did just that. Here’s what some of the
- [Former Camelback corridor sports bar to become a law office](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/former-camelback-corridor-sports-bar-to-become-a-law-office/) - This article originally appeared on AZ Central. A developer is pivoting from plans to build an apartment complex on vacant land next to an office building in the Camelback corridor, instead opting to convert a shuttered sports bar into an office for a law firm. Tucson-based Holualoa Cos. had planned to develop an apartment building
- [Why two attorneys bought this former sports bar near Camelback Corridor](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3567-2/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The two partners at Withey Morris Baugh PLC have found a new home for the law firm after shelling out $2.3 million for the former Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill near Phoenix's Camelback Corridor. Jason Morris, founding partner, and Adam Baugh, partner, bought the 8,000-square-foot
- [Making News with Greg Barr, Editor, Phoenix Business Journal](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/https-podcasts-apple-com-us-podcast-ep-53-making-news-with-greg-barr-editor-phoenix-id1589633825i1000666790548/) - Making news is our jam, and the Phoenix Business Journal is your insider's guide to the world of development. Join us as we navigate the crossroads of land deals and breaking news —because in our world, even dirt has a story to tell.
- [Glendale to consider new zoning for sprawling VAI Resort property](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/glendale-to-consider-new-zoning-for-sprawling-vai-resort-property/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. As construction progresses on the VAI Resort, the city of Glendale is set to consider a new master plan for the $1 billion hospitality and entertainment development in its sports and entertainment district. At its Oct. 24 meeting, Glendale's planning and zoning commission is expected to
- [Can Harris really build 3 million new housing units?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/can-harris-really-build-3-million-new-housing-units/) - This article originally appeared in the New York Times. Luke Muir and his wife moved to Phoenix from Louisiana two years ago for a better-paying job. They prepared for higher temperatures and low housing costs. The weather has lived up to their expectations; housing prices have not. Pretty much since they arrived, Mr. Muir and
- [Another new residential community in the works in Goodyear](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/another-new-residential-community-in-the-works-in-goodyear/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A new residential housing community could be on the way to Goodyear, pending the city’s approval in a future City Council meeting. The project, dubbed Willow at El Cidro Ranch, was initially expected to be considered by Goodyear City Council at its June 12 meeting, before
- ["You don't get to pick where you are born, but you get to pick where you die."](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-52-you-dont-get-to-pick-where-you-are-born-but-you-get-to-pick-where-you-die/) - From band camp to development junkie...with Jason Larson of IDM Companies. How a random encounter at Disneyland led to an unexpected and successful career in land development.
- [Val Vista self-storage plan wins panel OK](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/val-vista-self-storage-plan-wins-panel-ok/) - The Gilbert Planning Commission recommended that Town Council approve rezoning a parcel on the southeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Elliot Road to make way for a self-storage facility and a retail development. The 4.5-acre parcel was once home to a fitness center that was built in 1999 that closed. By changing the zoning
- [Private Development Summit Details ‘Normalization,’ Challenges](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/private-development-summit-details-normalization-challenges/) - More than 200 attendees made their way to south Phoenix’s Desert Willow Conference Center Wednesday for the 2024 BEX Private Development Summit. While Desert Willow was a new venue, event attendees were treated to the same diversity of topics, panelists and data they have come to expect from a BEX industry conference. Read more...
- [Sheetz Hits the Fan:  Supreme Court Puts Legislative Land Use Fees Under the Microscope](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/sheetz-hits-the-fan-supreme-court-puts-legislative-land-use-fees-under-the-microscope/) - In April of this year, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision with significant implications for the real estate development process. In Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California 601 U.S. ______ (2024), the Court held that the Fifth Amendment’s Taking’s Clause does not distinguish between legislative and administrative land use permit conditions. In Sheetz, a property owner in
- [How West Valley cities turn region into a hot spot for development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-west-valley-cities-turn-region-into-a-hot-spot-for-development/) - Ten years ago, many people made the West Valley their second, third or fourth choice when locating businesses and development, according to Jason Morris, founding partner of Withey Morris Baugh. “Clearly, a decade later, we see it as the No. 1 choice in many categories,” Morris says. “This is due in large part to major infrastructure
- [How the West Valley evolved into hotbed for innovation and growth](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-the-west-valley-evolved-into-hotbed-for-innovation-and-growth/) - Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn recounts a 2015 story that perfectly illustrates how the perception of the West Valley has dramatically evolved in less than a decade. “Then-Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton was celebrating an investment the City of Phoenix was making in Buckeye,” Orsborn recalls. “Mayor Stanton said, ‘One day, we’re all going to be suburbs of
- [Living Not So Large](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/living-not-so-large/) - Arizona’s legalization of backyard guest houses may help address the affordable housing crisis and provide options for families with adult children and aging parents. Last year, Phoenix passed an ordinance allowing the addition of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), typically smaller structures that share lots with primary residences, on any single-family residential property. The move is
- [Titans of the Trade: John Graham](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/titans-of-the-trade-john-graham/) - It's hard to think of anyone who has made a more distinctive mark on land use development and master planning in Arizona than John Graham. From the creation of Valley Partnership to McDowell Mountain Ranch and many more, John's fingerprints and projects are seen across Arizona. Enjoy lessons from an industry scion.
- [City leaders OK innovative rental-house development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/city-leaders-ok-innovative-rental-house-development/) - rental housing development, land use law, zoning, neighborhood outreach, Withey Morris, entitlement, development, economic development
- [New York firm starts construction on first phase for massive Scottsdale industrial park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/in-rem-is-a-legal-podcast-for-real-estate-investors-attorneys-andy-fowler-sean-st-clair-and-their-guests-dive-into-the-law-affecting-real-estate-investors/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A developer that's flush with big projects in the Phoenix metro has started construction on the first phase of a more than 100-acre industrial park in Scottsdale. Mack Real Estate Group, the New York City-based firm that recently won over 2,000 acres to develop a massive science and
- [Land Use and Entitlement Issues](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/land-use-and-entitlement-issues/) - Adam Baugh is a guest on IN REM, a legal podcast for real estate investors. Attorneys Andy Fowler, Sean St. Clair and their guests dive into the law affecting real estate investors. Tune in here...
- [Developer to breathe new life into abandoned Phoenix golf course, build 415 homes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/developer-to-breathe-new-life-into-abandoned-phoenix-golf-course-build-415-homes/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. An abandoned golf course at the southeast corner of 59th and Southern avenues in Phoenix's Laveen Village could get a new lease on life, after years of intense talks between the property's owner and community residents. "It's not fair to call it a golf course," said
- [Land Use Attorneys and Strategic Planning Boost Projects’ Chances for Success](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/land-use-attorneys-and-strategic-planning-boost-projects-chances-for-success/) - This article originally appeared in AZBEX. There’s nothing fast, cheap or easy about bringing a development project from concept to completion. From choosing a site, to designing to project, assembling a development team, procuring approvals and permits, assembling financing, et cetera, there are countless challenges and speed bumps to delay progress and add to costs
- [My View: Here's how to assess the pros, cons of Arizona's new housing bill HB 2721](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/my-view-heres-how-to-assess-the-pros-cons-of-arizonas-new-housing-bill-hb-2721/) - Arizona House Bill 2721 has emerged as a significant new land use law aimed at tackling the state's middle housing shortage. As the demand for affordable and diverse housing options continues to outstrip supply, the law addresses this issue through a series of provisions. Gov. Hobbs' recent signing immediately moves forward alternative housing options and
- [The ability to give the elected official a soft place to land](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-ability-to-give-the-elected-official-a-soft-place-to-land/) - Insight and perspective from an excellent civil servant - former Mayor, business executive and state leader – Jenn Daniels.
- [As Heard In The Legislature” with Tom Dorn](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/molass-at-the-legislature-with-tom-dorn/) - 2024 legislative update on housing bills, resignations, and Adam messes up another word…again!
- [What Do On Cloud Shoes, Spec Industrial, And Data Centers Have in Common?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/what-do-on-cloud-shoes-spec-industrial-and-data-centers-have-in-common/) - Digital streaming, online computing, and AI technology have dramatically changed the way we store data and design modern industrial buildings. Jackie Orcutt from CBRE shares how it has changed her land brokerage practice…and Adam reveals his mastery of the English language.
- [Biltmore luxury apartments move ahead after city scrutiny](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/biltmore-luxury-apartments-move-ahead-after-city-scrutiny/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. proposed luxury apartment community just east of Biltmore Fashion Park that has met steep opposition is a step closer to being built after some design changes. The Camelback East Village Planning Committee unanimously approved a 60-unit apartment community — taking up a smaller footprint than the
- [Hobbs' Veto of Arizona Starter Home Act](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/hobbs-veto-of-arizona-starter-home-act/) - On March 18, Governor Hobbs vetoed HB2570, otherwise known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act, putting an end for the third year in a row to a proposed massive overhaul of how the State regulates land use. Though the bill had bipartisan support in the legislature, it received significant opposition from local governments across Arizona
- [Major industrial site could help Queen Creek compete for more manufacturers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/major-industrial-site-could-help-queen-creek-compete-for-more-manufacturers/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. About 240 acres is being set up for a sprawling industrial and manufacturing campus in Queen Creek. Located east of Phoenix, the large property is currently operating as a plant nursery at the southeast corner of Crismon and Germann roads. The longtime property owner and operator,
- [The mindset of running our cities like businesses.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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.
- [Entitled? Think twice.](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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, obstacles may still exist with city staff, local politicians, and the process. Here are our suggestions.
- [Life after death: How one Phoenix-area golf course is getting rebrand, rebirth](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/life-after-death-how-one-phoenix-area-golf-course-is-getting-rebrand-rebirth/) - Golf is planned to return to a long-neglected former course in southwest Phoenix, along with new housing. Southern Ridge Golf Club, located at 59th Avenue and Baseline Road in Laveen, has been closed for more than five years, and the former course has languished with overgrown weeds and dead plants. Before it was called Southern
- [2023 Market Naughty and Nice List](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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.
- [Two Lumps of Coal and Other Laughs From 2023](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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.
- [Minimal Living Concepts with Maximum Potential](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 accessory units to meet a variety of lifestyle needs. The result is seamless, all-in-one solutions for their clients.
- [Creation Equity eyes revised timeline for Heritage District project in Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3348-2/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The buildout of one of the largest pieces of land left to be developed in Gilbert’s Heritage District could be spaced out in phases. Heritage Park, a nine-building, mixed-use development planned by Phoenix-based developer Creation Equity, is headed back to Gilbert Planning Commission on Jan. 3
- [Phoenix City Council OKs plans for The Central Park mixed-use project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phoenix-city-council-oks-plans-for-the-central-park-mixed-use-project/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal Following a series of public meetings, plans for The Central Park in Midtown — a project that has been years in the making — have received approval from Phoenix City Council The project, which is proposed by Phoenix-based Pivotal Group Inc., is situated on the northeast
- [Smoke Tree Resort redevelopment clears final hurdle at Paradise Valley Town Council](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/smoke-tree-resort-redevelopment-clears-final-hurdle-at-paradise-valley-town-council/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. Paradise Valley Town Council has given the green light for a new look to a boutique hotel. Scottsdale-based Walton Global Holdings LLC received unanimous approval Jan. 11 for a special-use permit to move forward with its redevelopment of the Smoke Tree Resort. Walton will now move
- [When people oppose apartment construction, they go to city hall. Here's why](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/when-people-oppose-apartment-construction-they-go-to-city-hall-heres-why/) - This article originally appeared on azcentral.com. Fights over housing take place at city hall. It's where developers, elected leaders and residents come to argue over what, where and whether something should be built. That's because mayors and city councilmembers decide how land is used. It's why, in most Arizona cities, homes sit next to homes
- [We're In The Canal Zone](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/were-in-the-canal-zone/) - By Benjamin Tate Canal-oriented development is a tricky thing. In the past few years, our firm has had two rezoning projects approved along the northern bank of the Arizona Grand Canal in the City of Phoenix between Central Avenue and 7th Avenue. The first of those two projects, Aura Uptown at the southeast corner of
- [Pivotal Group's Midtown Phoenix mixed-use project heads to planning commission](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/pivotal-groups-midtown-phoenix-mixed-use-project-heads-to-planning-commission/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A major mixed-use project in a prime location in Phoenix is poised to take a big step forward. The Central Park will be heard by the city's Planning Commission on Dec. 7. The roughly 18-acre project, proposed by Phoenix real estate investment firm Pivotal Group, is adjacent
- [Phoenix building conversion projects can be an opportunity, but comes with challenges](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3313-2/) - This article originally appeared on azcentral. A shift in the office market after the COVID-19 pandemic may have created opportunities for the adaptive reuse of former office buildings but converting them into apartments or other kinds of spaces is easier on paper than in practice. According to research from Colliers International, Phoenix's office vacancy rate
- [Pivotal Group gets planners’ OK for office-retail village in Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/pivotal-group-gets-planners-ok-for-office-retail-village-in-phoenix/) - Pivotal Group has moved forward with plans to build an office-retail village in Phoenix with several changes in its latest version. The locally based developer was endorsed by the city’s Planning Commission to build The Central Park, an 18-acre office campus with shops, restaurants and homes at Central Avenue and Indian School Road, between Midtown
- [From Skymall to ZenniHome with Bob Worsley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/from-skymall-to-zenni-homes-with-bob-worsley/) - How a serial entrepreneur is tackling housing scarcity in a different, sustainable way.
- [What you need to know about development rights vs. city expectations](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-development-rights-vs-city-expectations/) - This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. Whether it’s raw land with no utilities, a complicated infill parcel, or a prime commercial corner, developers face a variety of challenges when attempting to bring their vision to life. Strategies for successfully navigating development rights and the complex web of zoning regulations, permitting processes, and local politics
- [Ashley Furniture passes first hurdle for new manufacturing facility](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ashley-furniture-passes-first-hurdle-for-new-manufacturing-facility/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. has received the initial green light needed from the city of Avondale to build a new manufacturing and distribution center west of Phoenix. Ashley Furniture is planning to develop a new 1.05 million-square-foot industrial facility on 75 acres in the West Valley city
- ['Boutique' apartment building planned at Camelback Lakes office complex](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/boutique-apartment-building-planned-at-camelback-lakes-office-complex/) - This article originally appeared on azcentral.com. An office building owner in the Camelback corridor is seeking to add a luxury apartment to its site, following a trend of adding infill development to increase a property's uses. The office complex, called Camelback Lakes, is on 26th Street and Camelback Road and is proposing to develop a 75-unit
- [PTK spotlight: Arizona real-estate attorneys to know in 2024](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ptk-spotlight-arizona-real-estate-attorneys-to-know-in-2024/) - This article originally appeared in AZ Big Media. Every year, AZ Big Media, which publishes both PTK and AZRE magazines, selects Arizona’s top people and projects to showcase in its premier commercial real estate magazine — PTK — from an impressive and competitive nomination pool. Each day we will highlight 20 different categories of People
- [Mainstreet Capital wants to add multifamily to Camelback office campus](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mainstreet-capital-wants-to-add-multifamily-to-camelback-office-campus/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A large Camelback office complex could see the addition of luxury apartments, bringing new residents to a central business corridor in Phoenix. The developer — listed as Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Mainstreet Capital Partners in project documents — plans to build a 75-unit multifamily complex with varying
- [LDS church to develop huge build-to-rent project in Queen Creek](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/lds-church-to-develop-huge-build-to-rent-project-in-queen-creek/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — one of the largest private landowners in Arizona — plans to develop a gated rental community in Queen Creek. On Oct. 18, the Queen Creek Town Council unanimously approved zoning changes to the land near Pima and Meridian roads
- [Industrial State of the Union](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 recent finance and interest markets have shown some influence on new construction, but the overall outlook remains optimistic. In this episode we cover the state
- [One Chandler](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/one-chandler/) - One Chandler is a seven-story upscale mixed-use multi-family residential project offering 291 residential units, over 13,000 SF of commercial office space, and over 17,000 SF of ground-floor retail space at the northern gateway to Downtown Chandler, Arizona. Spanning 2.8 acres at the southeast corner of Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue, One Chandler provides a space
- [The Village at Saddlerock Crossing](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-village-at-saddlerock-crossing/) - The Village at Saddlerock Crossing is a lodging and multi-family residential mixed-use development on approximately 6.36 gross acres at the intersection of Soldiers Pass Road and State Route 89A in Sedona, Arizona. The Village consists of a 110-room Oxford Suites-branded hotel and a 40-unit multi-family-residential community bisected by a connector road that linking Soldiers Pass Road
- [The Central Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-central-park/) - The Central Park is a 17.82 gross acre urban mixed use development at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Situated between Steele Indian School Park and the Metro Light Rail, The Central Park will serve as both a gateway to the 74-acre public park and a gathering place
- [Forty600](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/forty600/) - Forty600 is a modern mixed-use mid-rise development situated on 1.71 gross acres in the heart of Uptown Central Phoenix at the crossroads of the Arizona Grand Canal and Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The seven-story development offers ground-floor commercial, retail, live/work, and office opportunities with 155 luxury multi-family residential units above. As a true vertical
- [SmokeTree](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/smoketree/) - The SmokeTree Resort is a boutique luxury resort situated on 5.36 gross acres at the southeast corner of Lincoln Drive and Quail Run Road, prominently located at the eastern gateway to Paradise Valley, Arizona. The 82-guestroom resort is a ground-up redevelopment of a guest ranch turned hotel/resort originally constructed in 1954 – seven years prior
- [Are You Entitled? Development Rights vs. City Expectations](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/are-you-entitled-development-rights-vs-city-expectations/) - By Adam Baugh and Alex Hayes Whether it’s raw land with no utilities, a complicated infill parcel, or a prime commercial corner, developers face a variety of challenges when attempting to bring their vision to life. Strategies for successfully navigating the complex web of zoning regulations, permitting processes, and local politics vary from jurisdiction to
- [Let’s Get Fiscal: The Intersection of Financing & Development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/lets-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 what Adam Finkel at Tower Capital does.
- [Will You Be My Banker?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-37-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 peak on the creation of a community bank and how it serves underbanked communities.
- [Today's Innovation Was Last Year's Future With Jason Morris & Adam Baugh](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/todays-innovation-was-last-years-future-with-jason-morris-adam-baugh/) - Lawyers you say? Yes indeed... but not just any lawyers, we are talking land use, planning / zoning, real estate and government affairs. Look at it this way, they are the hidden team behind every build and development, taking the intricacies and making them reality. Tune in here...
- [IDM – 59th / Elliot](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/idm-59th-elliot/) - Elliot 202 is a 65.85-acre horizontal mixed-use development planned at the southeast corner of 59th Avenue and Elliot Road within Laveen Village, Phoenix, AZ. Elliot 202, which is located proximate to the new Loop 202 Freeway, will consist of three (3) integrated, quality developments including: a 20-acre commerce park with neighborhood servicing commercial opportunities along
- [Mack Innovation Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mack-innovation-park/) - Mack Real Estate Group was the successful bidder on 124-acres of undeveloped land in the City of Scottsdale auctioned off by the Arizona State Land Department. They chose Withey Morris Baugh to lead the entitlement effort for this multi-phased development which includes over 1M sqft of Class-A Industrial and Office uses and an array of
- [Broadstone on 7th](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/broadstone-on-7th/) - WMB successfully entitled this 3.2 acre, Phoenix infill site located near established neighborhoods along a transitioning section of the 7th Street corridor. The project required extensive outreach and input from the neighborhood and resulted in a customized PUD zoning district approved unanimously by City Council. The project features 259 residential units, including unique, 2-story townhouse
- [Phoenix takes big step toward Scottsdale-style canals, but residents wonder](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/3206-2/) - This article originally appeared in AZCentral. Picture a canal. Scottsdale has the waterfront, Venice romantic gondolas. Amsterdam is synonymous with canals. In Bruges, they made a movie that featured them. Even San Antonio has a must-see entertainment district on its canal. Now, decades after Phoenix's canals were built, the city wants in on the act.
- [Phoenix City Council approves more than 1,600 apartment units in midtown](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phoenix-city-council-approves-more-than-1600-apartment-units-in-midtown/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Phoenix City Council has unanimously approved the development of more than 1,600 housing units. At a Sept. 6 meeting, Council approved a zoning change from C-2 to PUD to allow mixed use at the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Coolidge Street, where RAS Developments plans
- [From Creating News to Covering News](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 the Dirt to Development podcast with an expert in covering real estate news.
- [AZRE Forum experts: Here’s what to watch in commercial real estate](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/azre-forum-experts-heres-what-to-watch-in-commercial-real-estate/) - This article originally published on AZ Big Media. On Aug. 3, commercial real estate leaders gathered for the 9th annual AZRE Forum to share their thoughts for a mid-year industry update. Sandra Watson, president and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) gave the keynote, followed by two panels: one looking at the market from a
- [The Intersection of Land Use and Liquor Laws in Arizona](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/falling-off-rooftop-bars-and-learning-to-fly/) - 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 what Withey Morris Baugh can help solve. In this episode we share practical advice and great stories to help you navigate Arizona liquor laws before
- [Big Changes Ahead for Phoenix Multi](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/big-changes-ahead-for-phoenix-multi/) - In an effort to increase housing supply and improve affordability, the City of Phoenix plans new changes to its #zoning code. The first involves #ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units). Phoenix recently announced its plan for legalizing backyard casitas, duplexes and triplexes in an effort to combat Arizona's affordable housing shortage. The new policy would allow smaller
- [5 ways watching land use and zoning shows us where we’ll be in 2 years](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/5-ways-watching-land-use-and-zoning-shows-us-where-well-be-in-2-years/) - This article originally published in AZRE and AZ Big Media. If you’re looking for a crystal ball to look into the future of real estate development, taking a deep look into the work being done by a land use and zoning law firm might be as closest you can get to the mythical crystal ball.
- [Water Headlines Have Consequences](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/headlines-have-consequences/) - by Adam Baugh and Alex Hayes of Withey Morris Baugh In Arizona, dealing with water scarcity is a way of life. Through feats of engineering, political deal making, and forward-thinking policies, the State has fostered sustainable growth and enabled economic activity to blossom in the desert. Though that remains more true today than ever, recent events have contributed to a
- [Residential community approved in North Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/residential-community-approved-in-north-phoenix/) - This article originally appeared in The Foothills Focus. The City of Phoenix Planning Commission approved a 114-acre residential community located on the most northerly piece of property in Phoenix for Arizona home builder Bela Flor. The land is located just six miles away from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) manufacturing plant, which is what brought
- [Blow Pops, free enterprise and housing for all!](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-34-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 similar reaction before the proposed legislation eventually lost steam at the state capital. The motive were noble though, and driven by a cause to provide
- [Bonus Episode – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTD)](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-32-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 developers should reconsider this aspect early in their site plan design process.
- [Tourism? Check. Now Scottsdale sees four business sectors as a pathway to growth, experts say](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/tourism-check-now-scottsdale-sees-four-business-sectors-as-a-pathway-to-growth-experts-say/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Scottsdale is known within and outside of the Valley as a tourism and party destination, but the city is looking to ramp up its target industries, which are finance, health care, technology and logistics management. Some of those are coming to new existing and new offices
- [Ashley Furniture plans huge distribution and manufacturing project in West Valley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ashley-furniture-plans-huge-distribution-and-manufacturing-project-in-west-valley/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is moving closer to building a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Avondale. The Wisconsin-based home furniture and decor retailer wants to develop two buildings including a 503,491-square-foot building with a mix of an 85,000-square-foot retail showroom, an office, a
- [Despite decades of planning, industrial uses persist along the Rio Salado in Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/despite-decades-of-planning-industrial-uses-persist-along-the-rio-salado-in-phoenix/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. For decades, residents of south Phoenix and Phoenix city leaders have envisioned the land just south of the Rio Salado as a gateway to south Phoenix, where Black and Hispanic residents make up most of the population. A community plan approved by the Phoenix City Council
- [When Sean Connery Joins The Podcast](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-31-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 of Albuquerque and how he pivoted towards retail sites across Arizona with the help of his favorite zoning attorneys.
- [A Dummies Guide to the Design Review Board With Korey Wilkes and Scott Thomas](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/just-add-a-little-more-gingerbread-w-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 a comedy roast for a poorly-designed project, or a coronation for great development. In this episode we debate the merits of the DRB with a
- [Is SB 1117 the answer to Arizona’s housing shortage?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/is-sb-1117-the-answer-to-arizonas-housing-shortage/) - by Adam Baugh and Alex Hayes of Withey Morris Baugh The past decade has brought tremendous economic growth and prosperity to Arizona and its metropolitan areas. Lured by a supportive business climate and a high-quality workforce, businesses large and small have been flocking to the desert. This economic boom has had profound positive impacts and
- [An Expert’s Take: What’s New, What’s Not with Zoning and Entitlements](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/an-experts-take-whats-new-whats-not-with-zoning-and-entitlements/) - This article originally appeared in BEX. A little more than a year ago, I talked with Withey Morris Partner Jason Morris to get his take on the state of zoning and entitlement issues around Arizona. (AZBEX, Feb. 22, 2022) Since he was forthcoming, effuse and exceptionally quotable in his responses—and since the intervening year has
- [“Two attorneys walk into a bar…” with Mark Tarbell](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-27-two-attorneys-walk-into-a-bar-with-mark-tarbell/) - 2022 was a banner year for Withey Morris Baugh and our favorite restaurant – Tarbell's. Who better to recap it with than an Emmy Award winner, James Beard nominated, Paris-trained, two-time inductee to the Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame, and award winning restaurant owner, Mark Tarbell!!
- [Depressive Shade of Grey](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-28-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.
- [Goodyear approves concept for recreational vehicle condominiums](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/goodyear-approves-concept-for-recreational-vehicle-condominiums/) - This article originally appeared in The Goodyear Independent. Goodyear City Council approved a special use permit for a recreation vehicle storage condo concept designed to alleviate HOA restrictions for RV users. The business, called Luxelocker, is a novel concept that allows individuals to store recreational vehicles in storage units. The catch is the storage unit
- [Valley law firm changes name after elevating longtime partner to masthead](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/valley-law-firm-changes-name-after-elevating-longtime-partner-to-masthead/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Withey Morris PLC, one of Arizona's leading land use and real estate law firms, has added the name of partner Adam Baugh to its masthead. The firm is now known as Withey Morris Baugh PLC. Read more...
- [Largest Phoenix-Area Lobbying Firms](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/largest-phoenix-area-lobbying-firms/) - Surveyed list with the following information points: Number of Arizona clients, number of registered lobbyists, partial list of Arizona clients, top local executive. Withey Morris proud to be number one on the Phoenix Business Journal's list of Largest Phoenix-Area Lobbying Firms. See the list here: https://www.wmbattorneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Largest-Phoenix-Area-Lobbying-Firms-Phoenix-Business-Journal.pdf
- [Former Smoke Tree Resort in Paradise Valley to be redeveloped into boutique hotel](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/former-smoke-tree-resort-in-paradise-valley-to-be-redeveloped-into-boutique-hotel/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Walton Global is looking to bring a living room feel to guests and surrounding residents at a reimagined Paradise Valley hotel. Nine months after acquiring the Smoke Tree Resort, the Scottsdale-based real estate investment company is ready to move forward on plans for redeveloping the property.
- [Valley residents cashing in on Super Bowl by renting out spaces](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/valley-residents-cashing-in-on-super-bowl-by-renting-out-spaces/) - This story originally aired on KTAR. Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will bring droves of visitors to the Valley in February, setting up a unique opportunity for residents looking to make money by renting their homes or rooms in their homes with services like Airbnb or Vrbo. The big game is
- [New proposal at Asante in Surprise blends retail, residences](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/new-proposal-at-asante-in-surprise-blends-retail-residences/) - This article originally published in the Surprise Independent. The vision of Surprise just after the turn of the century and the reality of it about 20 years later are dramatically different — witness Asante and its surrounding area. This housing development just north and west of the intersection of 163rd and Grand avenues stalled for
- [West Valley site once slated for power center now proposed for housing, retail](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/west-valley-site-once-slated-for-power-center-now-proposed-for-housing-retail/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The Asante planned area development was expected to include a regional power center, but after the Great Recession and other challenges, the longtime landowner and its development partners are proposing a different project for the area. Here's what's in store. The site is located in the
- [Timing is Everything](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-26-finding-your-coach/) - Quick Land Use Update with Ben Tate: Recapping new state law regarding Major General Plan Amendments and why you should talk to your land use attorney immediately.
- [2023 Arizona Business Leaders](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/2023-arizona-business-leaders/) - Congratulations to our founding partners for their recognition in AZ Big Media's 2023 AZBusiness Leaders edition: Mike Withey for land use law and Jason Barclay Morris for real estate law! Read more...
- [Commercial, residential projects progress through several Valley cities](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/commercial-residential-projects-progress-through-several-valley-cities/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Buckeye City Council moved forward this past week with multiple requests that could bring new commercial and residential development to the growing municipality west of Phoenix. An existing master-planned community called Westpark south of Interstate 10 on both sides of State Route 85 will now be
- [Glendale gives final approvals to proposed industrial park across nearly 300 acres](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/glendale-gives-final-approvals-to-proposed-industrial-park-across-nearly-300-acres/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The city's approval for the new industrial park comes about two weeks after it narrowly passed a separate industrial project near the Loop 303 due to resident concerns. The attorney who represented the developer praised the residents who at first opposed the deal and showed a
- [The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Mike Withey](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-man-the-myth-the-legend-mike-withey/) - From pinstripe suits and cowboy boots, to Auto malls and State Land, few people have had more of an impact on local development than Mike Withey, Co-founding Partner of Withey Morris, PLC and a beloved friend to Jason Morris and Adam Baugh. Enjoy the laughs with us as we take a trip down memory lane
- [The Ranch industrial park, mixed-use project in Gilbert gets planning commission OK](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-ranch-industrial-park-mixed-use-project-in-gilbert-gets-planning-commission-ok/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. On a 4-3 vote, a new mixed-use project that could bring millions of new square feet for industrial use will move to Gilbert Town Council. Gilbert Planning Commission recommended approval of the project, called The Ranch, on Thursday, according to Dan Henderson, Gilbert's economic development director.
- [Homeowners scoring steep rental rates for Super Bowl, Phoenix Open](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/homeowners-scoring-steep-rental-rates-for-super-bowl-phoenix-open/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. As thousands of sports fans are expected to descend upon the Valley for the 2023 Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open, many homeowners are contemplating renting out their homes to make a bit of extra cash. Those already renting out their large homes through Airbnb Inc.
- [The Second Coming . . . of Greg Vogel](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-24-greg-vogel-part-2/) - The state of the residential land market, future projections, and why Arizona is well positioned for long term success.
- [We’re Basically Famous](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/were-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, wild fans and great performances. Listen as we regale audiences at the APA conference with a little back to the future planning knowledge.
- [Prosopagnosia and the Database Man (Part 1)](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-22-prosopagnosia-and-the-database-man-2/) - 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 Organization, one of the premier land brokerage firms and leaders in PropTech. Listen as Greg shares how he went from Fraternity Brother to Land Guru
- [The Little City That Could](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-little-city-that-could/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Once a sleepy bedroom community, Surprise is gearing up for massive economic growth. The city of Surprise, one of several fast-growing suburbs in the West Valley, has historically been known to longtime residents as a sleepy bedroom or retirement community. But as the Phoenix metro continues
- [A Clearer Look at Ariz. Water and Development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/a-clearer-look-at-ariz-water-and-development/) - This article originally appeared in BEX. Much has been written in the last several months on Arizona’s reduced allocations of Colorado River water, the ongoing Millennium Drought and the future of growth and prosperity in the state. Unfortunately, much of what has been written has been incomplete, hyperbolic or badly reported. Rather than nitpicking the
- [Two Scottsdale mixed-use developments proposed on repurposed land parcels](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/two-scottsdale-mixed-use-developments-proposed-on-repurposed-land-parcels/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Scottsdale's Development Review Board is set to consider a pair of mixed commercial and residential projects that, if built, will collectively bring more than 500 new apartment units and 20,000 square feet of on-site commercial space. High Street Residential and Dolce Vita Development LLC are behind
- [The northernmost point in Phoenix, a vacant stretch of desert, could soon become a housing community](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-northernmost-point-in-phoenix-a-vacant-stretch-of-desert-could-soon-become-a-housing-community/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. A vacant stretch of desert on the east side of Interstate 17 just past Anthem is the northernmost point in Phoenix, and it's about to be developed. Bela Flor, a Mesa-based developer, wants to turn the 114 acres north of Circle Mountain Road into apartments, single-family house rentals, townhomes
- [Mixed-use development across from Scottsdale Fashion Square gets thumbs up from city council](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mixed-use-development-across-from-scottsdale-fashion-square-gets-thumbs-up-from-city-council/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A development application that called for more than 500 luxury apartment units and more than 14,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space was approved by Scottsdale City Council. The council gave unanimous approval for a site plan, landscaping and building elevations for Hazel & Azure
- [Pair of projects could add 5 million square feet of industrial space to Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/pair-of-projects-could-add-5-million-square-feet-of-industrial-space-to-gilbert/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A pair of big industrial projects could bring more than 5 million square feet of industrial development to Gilbert. Phoenix-based Creation Equity is proposing Lindsay 202, a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial project on Lindsay and Germann roads off the Loop 202. Nine miles to the northeast, Las
- [New owners open up about future of SmokeTree Resort](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/new-owners-open-up-about-future-of-smoketree-resort/) - This article originally appeared in the Paradise Valley Independent. Collaboration appears to be the name of the game, as the newest owners of Smoke Tree resort are confident they can bring forward a winning development for the town of Paradise Valley. Describing a welcoming, boutique and luxury resort — that will not include for-sale units — Scottsdale-based Walton Global Holdings
- [My View: Arizona, are you ready for the rise of destination retail?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/my-view-arizona-are-you-ready-for-the-rise-of-destination-retail/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Every parent knows that getting out of the house for even a simple errand can often feel like it requires an advanced degree in logistics. Stroller. Check. Diaper bag. Check. Bottle. Check. Toys. Check. This added complexity and the availability of online outlets like Amazon and Instacart
- [Haboobs and the evolution of experiential retail development…with Chris Hake and Andy Call](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-21-haboobs-and-the-evolution-of-experiential-retail-developmentwith-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 they make commercial development an experience and destination to adapt to land use trends.
- [How to destroy municipal zoning authority...and put zoning attorneys out of business, with Caleb Rhodes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 bring more affordable housing to market. We call it the Zoning Attorney Job Killer legislation. Thankfully, it didn’t advance, but the bill started a conversation
- [354 new apartment units could come to Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/354-new-apartment-units-could-come-to-gilbert/) - Two gated multifamily infill projects totaling 354 units may be headed to Gilbert. The Planning Commission last Wednesday discussed the proposed 93-unit Fred’s Place during study session and voted unanimously in the regular meeting to recommend Council approval of the 261-unit Higley Apartments. “We’re seeing a lot of multifamily coming into town,” Commissioner David Blaser
- [50 commercial real estate companies to watch in 2022](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/50-commercial-real-estate-companies-to-watch-in-2022/) - This article originally appeared in AZ Big Media. Arizona is scorching hot, and we’re not talking about the weather. Following 2020’s uncertainty, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry showed no signs of slowing down in 2021, with many commercial real estate companies reporting unprecedented amounts of business, from the number of construction projects underway to
- [Lessons Learned From the Dais: Volunteer Commissions & Boards With Jimmy Lindblom and Jessica Sarkissian](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-6-lessons-learned-from-the-dais-volunteer-commissions-boards-with-jimmy-lindblom-and-jessica-sarkissian/) - Serving on municipal boards and commissions is a thankless job. Nobody pays you, it's inconvenient and almost every decision makes another person upset. So why do it? We’ve got some sage advice from two of our favorite community resident volunteers. Jimmy Lindblom and Jessica Sarkissian discuss the pros and cons of serving on zoning boards and
- [Amending the General Plan is Not Rewriting the Bible w/ Ben Tate](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-9-amending-the-general-plan-is-not-rewriting-the-bible-w-ben-tate/) - If the General Plan were viewed as an atlas map, and a zoning map like a street map, then zoning attorneys would be Google Maps. In this episode we provide critical guidance on how to navigate General Plan amendments, key filing deadlines, and potholes to avoid during that process.
- [Here’s how industrial users are fueling growth near Mesa Gateway](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/heres-how-industrial-users-are-fueling-growth-near-mesa-gateway/) - This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. In 2020, a study by J.D. Power ranked Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as the best major airport in the U.S. While many travelers coming to or departing from the Valley pass through Sky Harbor, it isn’t the only runway in town. About 30 miles to the southeast
- [22 Rising Stars for 22](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/22-rising-stars-for-22/) - Congratulations to our own Benjamin Tate for recognition as one of 22 young commercial real estate leaders to watch in 2022! This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. The great Roman emperor Julius Caesar in 52 B.C. recorded the earliest known version of “Ut est rerum omnium magister usus” — generally put, “Experience is the
- [Even the Death Star needs a Planning Director with Alan Stephenson and Randy Grant](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-7-even-the-death-star-needs-a-planning-director-with-alan-stephenson-and-randy-grant/) - The city planning department is more than just an episode of "Parks and Recreation." (But we sure would love to see Leslie Knope at the Planning Commission.) As the Director of the fifth largest city in America, running the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department is a daily sprint. Not far away, Scottsdale’s planning
- [Greenbelt 88 Wins in Split Decision](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/greenbelt-88-wins-in-split-decision/) - This article originally appeared in BEX. After a nearly two-year struggle, multiple revisions and accommodations to neighborhood and regulatory resistance, abundant mis- and disinformation, and its emergence as a poster child representative of the ongoing reformative development versus the forces of Not In My Back Yard, a highly revised and scaled back version of the
- [Controversial Greenbelt 88 wins Council OK](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/controversial-greenbelt-88-wins-council-ok/) - This article originally appeared in the Scottsdale Progress. After nearly two years of planning and battles with neighbors, the controversial Greenbelt 88 mixed use development will become a reality – but not for a while. Scottsdale City Council on Feb. 8 voted 5-2 to approve the project, which will include 228 apartments and 25,000 square
- ["Mary, Queen of N. Central" with Mary Crozier](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mary-queen-of-n-central-with-mary-crozier/) - The North Central Phoenix Homeowners Association is no pushover, and rightfully so. They’ve worked hard to set high standards and encourage good development. But not all cases are easily won and some give and take with the neighbors and developers is necessary. Listen in as we discuss effective neighbor outreach and learn key insights from
- [Expert’s Take: 1-on-1 with Jason Morris](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/experts-take-1-on-1-with-jason-morris/) - This article originally appeared in BEX. After the extensively drawn-out approval for Greenbelt 88 was finally secured (AZBEX; Feb. 11) and two Arizona Legislators made major waves across the state’s local zoning authorities and development communities with the introduction of HB 2674, a bill that would have stripped municipalities of much of their power in
- [There is no replacement for proper(ty) due diligence with Stephanie Watney and George Pasquel](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/there-is-no-replacement-for-property-due-diligence-with-stephanie-watney-and-george-pasquel/) - Smart developers know the value of a good due diligence effort, which should only be done by local experts who know where the bodies are buried inside the city’s zoning and permit records department. Yet for some reason, reckless developers are relying on out-of-state PZRs (Planning & Zoning Reports) as their sole resource for proper
- [The Batman and Robin of Economic Development with Brian Friedman and Randy Huggins](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-batman-and-robin-of-economic-development-w-brian-friedman-and-randy-huggins/) - The City of Glendale is seeing tremendous success with new developments along the 101 and 303 Freeways, and the tip of the spear is the City’s Economic Development Department. Check out how Brian and Randy from Glendale’s Economic Development Department help prepare and pave the way for successful developments – and why all new projects
- [Zoning Interpretations and Other “Letters to Mom” With Kevin Mayo and Tricia Gomes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-12-zoning-interpretations-and-other-letters-to-mom-w-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 needs to change, or a zoning compliance letter is required? Listen as we discuss tips and tricks to work with planning agencies to secure favorable
- [Controversial Greenbelt 88 wins Council OK](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/controversial-greenbelt-88-wins-council-ok-2/) - This article originally appeared in the Scottsdale Progress. After nearly two years of planning and battles with neighbors, the controversial Greenbelt 88 mixed use development will become a reality – but not for a while. Scottsdale City Council on Feb. 8 voted 5-2 to approve the project, which will include 228 apartments and 25,000 square
- [Arizona legislators set to tackle the affordable housing crisis](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-legislators-set-to-tackle-the-affordable-housing-crisis/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. As home prices and rental rates continue to escalate in metro Phoenix, the affordable housing crisis continues to worsen. State Reps. Cesar Chavez, D-Phoenix, and Steve Kaiser, R-Phoenix, thought they had the answer when they introduced House Bill 2674, a municipal zoning by right bill to
- [HB2674:  Housing By Right Is Wrong](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/hb2674-housing-by-right-is-wrong/) - This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. The last decade has brought tremendous economic growth and prosperity to Arizona and its metropolitan areas. Lured by a supportive business climate and a high-quality workforce, businesses large and small have been flocking to the desert. One need only flip through the pages of this magazine to understand
- [Michael Rumpeltin, Creative Genius and Adaptive Reuse King](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-13-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 reuse and experiential retail.
- [Withey Morris is the largest lobbying firm in Arizona](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-is-the-largest-lobbying-firm-in-arizona/) - Withey Morris is proud to once again to land in the No. 1 spot on the Phoenix Business Journal's list of largest lobbying firms in Arizona! See the list here....
- [Despite growing concern about opposition to apartment projects, new luxury developments continue to cluster in key parts of the Valley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ddespite-growing-concern-about-opposition-to-apartment-projects-new-luxury-developments-continue-to-cluster-in-key-parts-of-the-valley/) - This article originally appeared in The Phoenix Business Journal. Valley zoning attorney Jason Morris has had his share of tough zoning cases over the years. The founding partner of Withey Morris PLC law firm in Phoenix, is seeing an increase in NIMBYism related to proposed apartment projects across the Valley — even high-end ones. "This
- [Arizona Supreme Court rules on $125M Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-supreme-court-rules-on-125m-omni-tempe-hotel-at-asu/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled today in favor of a deal between Arizona State University and Omni Hotels & Resorts. This ruling is in response to the Arizona Attorney General's Office's 2019 lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents, challenging the practice of using its tax-exempt
- [Pickleball entertainment district coming to south Tempe](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/pickleball-entertainment-district-coming-to-south-tempe/) - This article originally appeared in the Tempe Independent. South Tempe could become a destination for Valley pickleball players after the city approved construction to begin on a new sports-centric entertainment district. Electric Pickle, a Top Golf-like entertainment destination centered around the game of pickleball, was approved by the city to move forward with construction during
- [Five Withey Morris Attorneys Recognized as  2022 Southwest Super Lawyers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/five-withey-morris-attorneys-recognized-as-2022-southwest-super-lawyers/) - Southwest Super Lawyers® 2022 once again recognized land use and zoning attorneys from Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm for more than 20 years. Alex Baker received “Rising Stars” recognition in Real Estate Law. Dave Baker received recognition in Real Estate Law. Jason Morris received recognition in Land
- [Joe Johnston: The Mastermind Behind Agritopia, Epicenter, Joe’s BBQ and More](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/joe-johnston-the-mastermind-behind-agritopia-epicenter-joes-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 Plantation, Joe’s BBQ, Joe’s Farmhouse Grill, Liberty Market, and more. Listen as we hear how Joe reinvented his family farm into a model for place-making
- [Valley outlet mall plans to expand with new restaurants, entertainment venue](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/valley-outlet-mall-plans-to-expand-with-new-restaurants-entertainment-venue/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Four new restaurants and an entertainment facility are being proposed for the Tanger Outlets (NYSE: SKT) at the Westgate Entertainment District, one of the largest shopping malls in Glendale. A conceptual site plan shows that Outlets at Westgate LLC is looking to build the facilities, as
- [Feedback: May 2022](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/feedback-may-2022/) - This article originally appeared in In Business Magazine. Q: We’ve seen a recent record boom in industrial property starts and leases throughout Metropolitan Phoenix. Based on the projects you are involved in, what is your view on what is fueling this? How much is being built for anticipated tenancy versus for a specific user (such as
- [Our Industrial Market Is Booming!](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/our-industrial-market-is-booming/) - This article originally appeared in In Business Magazine. We are seeing an industrial technologies renaissance, led by semiconductor companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company building a massive campus in north Phoenix and Intel expanding with Fab 52 and Fab 62 in the southeast Valley that are driving a whole ecosystem of investment,” says Chris Camacho, president
- [MRAD: Masters in Really Awesome Development…(sorta) w/ Mark Stapp and Andrea Alley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mrad-masters-in-really-awesome-developmentsorta-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 16 years since, its influence is seen in the graduates, relationships, and projects that have been created because of it (as well as other copycat
- [Top 10 Zoning Pitfalls to Avoid](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/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 with top zoning experts.
- [Tanger Outlets in Glendale plan expansion with restaurants, entertainment](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/tanger-outlets-in-glendale-plan-expansion-with-restaurants-entertainment/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. The Tanger Outlets in Glendale plans to expand its footprint with new restaurant space and an entertainment venue after buying vacant land adjacent to the outlet mall. Tanger Outlets bought seven acres from the Arizona Department of Transportation at an auction in 2021. The narrow strip of
- [Your Business & the Law](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/your-business-the-law/) - This article originally published in In Business Magazine of Greater Phoenix. The upheaval of the past couple of years has required businesses to adapt and adopt a lot of change to survive. Some of this comes from social pressures as attitudes and habits change, and some comes from new regulatory guidelines and requirements. Attorneys bring
- [Kissing Frogs and Other Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Site Selection w/ Brett Hopper and Steve Backman](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/sniffin-butts-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 deal…and your job. In this episode we learn from the best as they guide us through what to avoid when evaluating potential sites.
- [A Baker's Man](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/a-bakers-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 transaction, purchase agreement, title review and closing.
- [Sign of the times: Part of shopping center on Phoenix-Scottsdale border being converted to luxury apartments, restaurants](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/sign-of-the-times-part-of-shopping-center-on-phoenix-scottsdale-border-being-converted-to-luxury-apartments-restaurants/) - This article originally published in the Arizona Republic. A big-box shopping center near the Phoenix-Scottsdale border could be converted to 350 luxury apartment units and smaller-scale retail, according to plans from the center's owner. The conversion of a portion of Scottsdale Towne Square is a sign of the times, project leaders said, as owners of big-box retail buildings
- [Perry Mason, Harvey Specter, Ally McBeal and… Dan Dowd???](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/perry-mason-harvey-specter-ally-mcbeal-anddan-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 the best deals and how important it is to assemble the world’s best when involving high stakes transactions.
- [Big plans for Gilbert field: A development where people can 'linger longer'](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/big-plans-for-gilbert-field-a-development-where-people-can-linger-longer/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. A plan for a 40-acre vacant field near Mercy Gilbert Medical Center aims to “create something different, unique and special,” a representative for the developer said. Indiana-based Thompson Thrift, which has several other projects around the Phoenix area, is proposing a mixed-use project that will include a grocery
- [Corridors of Opportunity: Surprise](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/corridors-of-opportunity-surprise/) - Join the Phoenix Business Journal for the latest in its series of real estate-focused virtual events that highlight key Valley cities and submarkets. These events bring together real estate sector executives, market experts and municipal economic development officials. This event, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Greg Barr and economic development reporter Audrey Jensen, will focus on current
- [Thousands of apartments, rentals on tap for Laveen as residents demand sustainable growth](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/thousands-of-apartments-rentals-on-tap-for-laveen-as-residents-demand-sustainable-growth/) - This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. The Laveen community in southwest Phoenix has seen thousands of residential rooftops under construction for years, with houses replacing farms in the once agricultural area of the city. But as the area has grown, the rapid development of housing has eaten up some of the land that
- [Nuts and Bolts of Zoning with Jim Stockwell](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-2-nuts-and-bolts-of-zoning-with-jim-stockwell/) - Land use and zoning are at the forefront of Arizona’s growth. How did it become so important and why is it a rallying cry for NIMBYs? Listen in as we chat with Jim Stockwell of Clyde Capital about the nuts and bolts of zoning and land use development in Arizona.
- [Won't you (not) be my neighbor? with Todd Chester](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-3-wont-you-not-be-my-neighbor-with-todd-chester/) - How can a project be so successful that it spurs massive area redevelopment and investment and yet creates a huge neighborhood outcry at the same time? In this episode we dissect The Yard at 7th Street, a case study on land use entitlements that includes variances, use permits, abandonments, signage, zoning interpretations and more. You’ll
- ["Don’t Tell Me I Can't" with Nate Nathan](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-5-dont-tell-me-i-cant-with-nate-nathan/) - Watching the Fiesta Bowl on TV in January 1974 changed Nate Nathan’s life. Seeing the sunshine and tanned coeds in Arizona while he shivered in Chicago brought him west and he never looked back. More than 40 years later, nobody is more involved in land deals, transactions and developments across Arizona than the legend himself
- [Zoning & Politics: A kick in the ball(ot box) - with Gibson Mackay](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-4-zoning-politics-a-kick-in-the-ballot-box-with-gibson-mackay/) - Tribal politics is so 2020, yet we’ve been dealing with politics and land use since the Xerox machine. Zoning is at the intersection of politics and land use, and as a result, predictability is thrown out the window and uncertainty remains supreme. Listen as we discuss how politics and land use work together (and against each other)
- [Zoning Attorneys Regale Audience With Project Tales](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/zoning-attorneys-regale-audience-with-project-tales/) - This article originally appeared in the Gilbert Sun News. Seven years after it was chased out of Gilbert neighborhoods – twice — Springstone finally opened Gilbert's first mental-health hospital in 2020. Under the guidance of land-use and zoning attorney Adam Baugh, the 72-bed Copper Springs East went from being the brunt of public outcry to
- [National developer proposes $150M mixed-use project for Goodyear](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/national-developer-proposes-150m-mixed-use-project-for-goodyear/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Branson, Missouri-based HCW Development is proposing a $150 million mixed-use project with multifamily, a hotel, restaurants and retail development for Goodyear. The proposed project will be located on the northeast corner of Yuma Road and Estrella Parkway on about 27 acres just north of the Goodyear
- [Withey Morris Launches One-of-a-kind Podcast Called “Dirt to Development”](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-launches-one-of-a-kind-podcast-called-dirt-to-development/) - This article originally appeared in Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine. Firm dishes dirt on land use, development and inside arizona politics What do you get when you combine people plus politics plus development plus drama in Arizona? You get a unique, informative and entertaining podcast called “Dirt to Development.” The podcast, co-hosted by Withey Morris
- [Withey Morris PLC Hires Land Use and Zoning Attorney Alex Hayes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-hires-land-use-and-zoning-attorney-alex-hayes/) - PHOENIX, AZ – Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for over 20 years, hired Alex Hayes as a land use and zoning attorney. Alex is a skilled and highly effective communicator with broad experience developing and influencing public policy. With over a decade of political and government relations experience, he has a
- [International travel inspires neighborhood market near downtown Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/international-travel-inspires-neighborhood-market-near-downtown-phoenix/) - This article originally appeared in The Phoenix Business Journal. While traveling around Central and South America, JT Taber II and Jacqueline Garay noticed many communities had neighborhood corner stores, which served as a local gathering space as well as a place to purchase necessities. The two, now newlyweds, had purchased a home in the Garfield
- [Developer Plans Luxury Multi-Family Apartment Community at Harkins Theatres Location](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/developer-plans-luxury-multi-family-apartment-community-at-harkins-theatres-location/) - This article originally appeared in North 32nd News. On October 6, the Phoenix City Council voted unanimously to approve The Wolff Company’s rezoning and proposed development for a 278-unit luxury apartment community at the northwest corner of 34th Way and Bell Road. The site is currently occupied by the Harkins North Valley 16 movie theater.
- [Arizona has an affordable housing problem. Could modular homes be part of the solution?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-has-an-affordable-housing-problem-could-modular-homes-be-part-of-the-solution/) - Having enough housing, and specifically affordable housing, continues to be a concern for many across the state. But Chris Waters and Adam Baugh say a different type of home construction may be part of the answer. A few Phoenix-area cities are looking into modular homes — built in a factory and then stacked like LEGO bricks
- [People & Projects To Know](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/people-projects-to-know/) - Congratulations to our own Adam Baugh for his recognition in the 2022 edition of AZ Big Media's People And Projects To Know in commercial real estate! Find it on page 12 of the annual publication here:
- [Withey Morris Selected Among 2022 Best Law Firms](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-selected-among-2022-best-law-firms/) - U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm, in its 2022 edition of Best Law Firms. Firms receive recognition for “professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers,” according to U.S. News-Best Lawyers. “This high caliber of recognition is
- [THE NEXT BIG THING](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-next-big-thing/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. How a once tiny West Valley city has turned into an industrial development magnet Years before Buckeye was designated a city, people were flocking by the thousands to the West Valley suburb, which was once a small town largely made up of family-owned agricultural and dairy
- [Ep. 1 - What's this all about?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ep-1-whats-this-all-about/) - We are your hosts Adam Baugh and Jason Morris, here to give you the inside scoop on some of the Valley’s best developments and some wild stories on how they came to be. But first, we want to share our story so you can get to know a little bit more about who we are
- [Get ready to dish the dirt!](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/get-ready-to-dish-the-dirt/) - We’ve got a dirty secret. Quite a few actually, and you will only hear them on our new podcast called Dirt to Development. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at key development projects and the insane stories surrounding them. Stay tuned to listen to all the dirt on land use, development and the inside politics
- [A New Real Estate Trend?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/a-new-real-estate-trend/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Developer proposes turning Phoenix movie theater into apartments A plan to redevelop a Harkins Theatres location in north Phoenix could spark yet another new trend — repurposing outdated retail real estate to meet changing market demand. Developer Wolff Co. hopes to raze the North Valley 16
- [Manage Digital Opposition to Real Estate Development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/manage-digital-opposition-to-real-estate-development/) - This article originally appeared in In Business magazine. by Adam Baugh In my line of work with real estate and land-use entitlements, it’s not uncommon to engage with upset neighbors opposed to development. Whether it’s called NIMBY-ism (Not In My Backyard) or CAVErs (Citizens Against Virtually Everything), changing the status quo can certainly elicit strong
- [The Industrial Edge](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-industrial-edge/) - This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. Available land and increased infrastructure are propelling industrial development in the Valley's southeastern and western peripheries. The past few years have seen unprecedented growth across Greater Phoenix. A favorable business environment, mild winters and an overall high quality of life have attracted corporations from across the nation and
- [All Withey Morris Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/all-withey-morris-attorneys-honored-by-best-lawyers/) - This originally appeared in Attorney at Law. Best Lawyers in America 2022 once again recognized every land use and zoning attorney from Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm for more than 20 years. The 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America includes the following Withey Morris attorneys and
- [20 Names to Know in Residential Real Estate](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/20-names-to-know-in-residential-real-estate/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. It's no secret the residential real estate market is hot in Phoenix. With an influx of new businesses and executives moving to the region to get a piece of the action, the Phoenix Business Journal has created a list of 20 names to know in residential
- [Residential Real Estate Dallas developer's controversial midtown Phoenix apartments get zoning approval](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/residential-real-estate-dallas-developers-controversial-midtown-phoenix-apartments-get-zoning-approval/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. With Phoenix City Council giving zoning approval on a contentious $50 million apartment project in midtown Phoenix, Dallas-based Trinsic Residential Group is set to begin construction on the 210-unit project. The 4-story apartments will be built on three acres at the southeast corner of Third Avenue
- [Attorney: Site work on Taiwan Semiconductor supplier parcel coming soon](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/attorney-site-work-on-taiwan-semiconductor-supplier-parcel-coming-soon/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Even before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. bought its land in north Phoenix for its massive chipmaking plant, the city of Phoenix and the Arizona State Land Department had identified and begun rezoning sites for suppliers that will work in tandem with the tech giant. The
- [Cookie Cutter' Or 'Right Type'? Phoenix Council Approves Grand Canal Project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/cookie-cutter-or-right-type-phoenix-council-approves-grand-canal-project/) - For months, residents of a historic Phoenix neighborhood have been fighting an out-of-state developer over an apartment project. On Wednesday, the City Council voted on the proposal along the Grand Canal in the central city. Phoenix calls it the Grand Canalscape, a 12-mile system for people to safely walk, run and bike. It’s a source
- [Withey Morris PLC And Three Attorneys Recognized By Chambers USA 2021](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-and-three-attorneys-recognized-by-chambers-usa-2021/) - This article originally appeared in Attorney at Law. PHOENIX, AZ—Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business once again recognized prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm Withey Morris PLC, among the best firms in Arizona, earning the highest ranking – Band 1 – in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. William F. Allison, Jason Morris
- [Withey Morris PLC And Three Attorneys Recognized Among The Best By Chambers USA 2021](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-and-three-attorneys-recognized-among-the-best-by-chambers-usa-2021/) - This article originally appeared in Commercial Executive Magazine. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business once again recognized prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm Withey Morris PLC, among the best firms in Arizona, earning the highest ranking – Band 1 – in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. William F. Allison, Jason Morris
- [Name To Know:  Adam Baugh](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/name-to-know-adam-baugh/) - This feature originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. When Adam Baugh, zoning attorney with Withey Morris PLC, took on a zoning case in Queen Creek for a build-to-rent community, he knew he had his work cut out for him. Queen Creek homeowners had vehemently rejected an apartment community for that same 26-acre parcel at
- [Best friends make Gilbert roads safer for cyclists](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/best-friends-make-gilbert-roads-safer-for-cyclists/) - Withey Morris partner and Gilbert Chamber of Commerce board member Adam Baugh is working to make the town’s roads safer for cycling. After Adam’s friend, Evan Stubbart, was hit by a car riding his bike on Greenfield Road in Gilbert, the two decided to raise more awareness about cycling and the law which requires vehicles to give three
- [New York developer invests $100M for more build-to-rent East Valley homes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/new-york-developer-invests-100m-for-more-build-to-rent-east-valley-homes/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A New York-based real estate private equity fund manager and developer is investing $100 million in the Valley's rapidly growing build-to-rent market, in which detached single-family homes are constructed in a rental community with rich amenities. GTIS Partners LP is developing a build-to-rent community in Queen
- [2 men make Gilbert safer for bicyclists](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/2-men-make-gilbert-safer-for-bicyclists/) - Withey Morris partner and Gilbert Chamber of Commerce board member Adam Baugh is working to make the town's roads safer for cycling. After Adam's friend, Evan Stubbart, was hit by a car riding his bike on Greenfield Road in Gilbert, the two decided to raise more awareness about cycling and the law which requires vehicles to give three
- [The Murphy](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-murphy/) - he Murphy is a planned commercial development in Gilbert designed with the nearby railroad tracks in mind.
- [Withey Morris Named Arizona's Largest Lobbying Firm](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-named-arizonas-largest-lobbying-firm/) - Thank you to the Phoenix Business Journal for putting us at the top of your Lobbying / Government Relations list! Though we are fortunate to have a considerable number of clients, we continue to pride ourselves on the service and attention we give each one. Read more...
- [Big swath of land near Loop 202 at South Mountain planned for industrial, tech uses](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/big-swath-of-land-near-loop-202-at-south-mountain-planned-for-industrial-tech-uses/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A 240-acre site on the west side of the Loop 202 South Mountain freeway extension is being primed for a large-scale industrial development, which the development team said will further the city of Phoenix’s goals to have a technology corridor along the region's newest freeway. “The
- [How Gilbert went from 'nothing but jackrabbits and rattlesnakes' to a boomtown](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-gilbert-went-from-nothing-but-jackrabbits-and-rattlesnakes-to-a-boomtown/) - This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. In recent years, the town has become the place where international companies want to locate, and business and government leaders say the momentum will continue. Over the course of three decades, the East Valley town of Gilbert went from what people then described as “nothing but
- [Archer Hotel eyes Hawkeye property](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/archer-hotel-eyes-hawkeye-property/) - A resort developer is testing the waters to see if Sedona could someday soon be added to its list of other destinations across the nation. Representatives from LodgeWorks Partners were on hand virtually to give a presentation and answer questions during the Tuesday, Jan. 19, Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Their presentation on the
- [Jason Morris and Mike Withey Named Two of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2021](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-and-mike-withey-named-two-of-the-top-100-lawyers-in-arizona-for-2021/) - Congratulations to Jason Morris and Mike Withey for their recognition as two of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2021 by Az Business magazine!
- [Can't Leave Home Without It](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/cant-leave-home-without-it/) - CRE professionals share their must-have outdoor items. 
- [My View: How Amazon’s final-mile delivery is changing big-box retail](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/my-view-how-amazons-final-mile-delivery-is-changing-big-box-retail/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. In this Phoenix Business Journal guest column, Adam Baugh looks at the impact of Amazon's continued expansion and its potential impact on the many empty big-box retail stores that sit empty across the region, if they were to be converted into warehouse facilities for the global
- [Jason Morris Recognized as 2021 AzBusiness Leader](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-recognized-as-2021-azbusiness-leader/) - Congratulations to Jason Morris for his recognition in the 2021 edition AzBusiness Leaders magazine. Read more...
- [Special report: Already an industrial powerhouse, Goodyear longs for office development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/special-report-already-an-industrial-powerhouse-goodyear-longs-for-office-development/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A heavy slant towards industrial employment may have insulated the city of Goodyear from some of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but West Valley advocates still hope to attract more office buildings that will allow residents to work closer to home. Goodyear isn't equipped
- [Council approves plan for Arrowhead RV](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/council-approves-plan-for-arrowhead-rv/) - At its Oct. 20 meeting, Peoria City Council listened to a presentation on land use and zoning by attorney Jason Morris of Withey Morris PLC, then approved a requested rezoning for his client, Arrowhead RV.
- [Withey Morris Selected Among Best Law Firms for 2021](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-selected-among-best-law-firms-for-2021/) - U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm, in its 2021 edition of Best Law Firms. Firms receive recognition for “professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers,” according to U.S. News-Best Lawyers.
- [Palmeraie Phase II begins Scottsdale municipal process as Paradise Valley observes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/palmeraie-phase-ii-begins-scottsdale-municipal-process-as-paradise-valley-observes/) - This article originally appeared in the Paradise Valley Independent. Five Star Development has provided a sneak peek into the Palmeraie Phase II proposal — a luxury mixed-use project sitting just east of Paradise Valley town limits — that will serve as a connection between the Ritz-Carlton resort and the city of Scottsdale. The Palmeraie Phase
- [Metal supplier to grow Phoenix footprint, add employees](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/metal-supplier-to-grow-phoenix-footprint-add-employees/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. An industrial metal supplier that caters to a variety of customers, from artists to hospitals, is growing its Phoenix footprint and plans more hiring to accommodate its growth. Los Angeles-based Industrial Metal Supply recently completed a rezoning to construct a new Phoenix location that will total
- [Growth Mindset](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/1857-2/) - According to historians, the oldest cartographic relic is the Babylonian World Map, a 600 B.C. clay design depicting landforms and water features of the ancient world. Over 2,600 years later, Google Maps provides precise geographical context, location and detail using satellite imagery. Examine the Withey Morris Project Map using Google’s technology, and the full scale,
- [Unlocking The Loop](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/unlocking-the-loop/) - Camelback 3030 is Merit Partners' latest mega project.
- [Why Valley's tribal land is a big draw for commercial development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/why-valleys-tribal-land-is-a-big-draw-for-commercial-development/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. As opportunities for large-scale developments within the city of Scottsdale have become harder to come by, developers and builders have turned their focus east, to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which has quickly become a destination for a slew of commercial projects. In the past
- [Scottsdale City Council approves Stockdale Capital's boutique apartment project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/scottsdale-city-council-approves-stockdale-capitals-boutique-apartment-project/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Stockdale Capital Partners LLC, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm with a rapidly growing presence in metro Phoenix, has received zoning approval for a boutique apartment complex in downtown Scottsdale. Plans call for building a $25 million, 3-story structure that would include 54 units atop
- [Canalside: New residential building slips into Fifth Avenue vacant lot](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/canalside-new-residential-building-slips-into-fifth-avenue-vacant-lot/) - A new 54-unit multifamily residential proposal received a split 4-3 vote by the City Council to provide a small pocket of housing in Old Town Scottsdale. The tight Council vote was rendered on Aug. 24, after the project receiving unanimous recommendations from the Development Review Board and Planning Commission this summer. Called Canalside, owners Stockdale
- [Lessons Learned from a Land Use Lifesaver](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/lessons-learned-from-a-land-use-lifesaver/) - By Adam Baugh At the beginning of COVID, when the world suddenly halted in March, my children and I decided to build a bike shed. It was a great time bonding with my daughters, but the end product looked nothing like the fancy shed we intended. Corners weren’t square, hinges didn’t close evenly, and several wood boards
- [Apartment project proposed for downtown site](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/apartment-project-proposed-for-downtown-site/) - A new apartment project is planned for a vacant plot of land in downtown Scottsdale. The project, named Canalside for its proximity to the Arizona Canal, is scheduled to go before to the City Council for approval on August 24. According to plans filed with the city, Canalside will include 54 apartment units in a
- [Expansion at Picacho Peak RV Resort aims to bring in more winter visitors, long-term residents](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/expansion-at-picacho-peak-rv-resort-aims-to-bring-in-more-winter-visitors-long-term-residents/) - PICACHO — Nestled in the shadow of Picacho Peak, an area recreational vehicle and manufactured home park is poised to nearly double in size with the addition of new upscale residences, larger sites and more amenities. Read more....
- [Every Withey Morris Land Use and Zoning Attorney Honored  by Best Lawyers in America®2021](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/every-withey-morris-land-use-and-zoning-attorney-honored-by-best-lawyers-in-america2021/) - From “Ones To Watch” to “Lawyer of The Year,” Arizona’s Top Land Use Law and Real Estate Law Firm Bestowed With Top Honors PHOENIX, AZ – Best Lawyers in America® 2021 recognized every land use and zoning attorney from Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use and real estate law firm for more than
- [Merit Partners buys land for $1.5 billion Glendale industrial park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/merit-partners-buys-land-for-1-5-billion-glendale-industrial-park/) - A Phoenix-based developer instrumental in the Red Bull and White Claw facilities being built in the West Valley has closed on a 614-acre parcel of land in Glendale that will be the site of a $1.5 billion logistics park development. The parcel at the southwest corner of Bethany Home Road and Loop 303 is part
- [Maricopa County approves redevelopment of former Falcon Golf Club for FedEx site](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/maricopa-county-approves-redevelopment-of-former-falcon-golf-club-for-fedex-site/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to approve a controversial development on the former Falcon Golf Club. The project will be a cross-dock truck facility for FedEx, according to public documents. Plans submitted to the county call for two phases of development. The development's
- [Construction work underway at Papago Plaza redevelopment in Scottsdale](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/construction-work-underway-at-papago-plaza-redevelopment-in-scottsdale/) - This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Construction work has begun at Papago Plaza, a redevelopment project near McDowell and Scottsdale roads in south Scottsdale. Final grading is being done onsite for installation of electrical and water lines. Pivot Development, which is developing the hotel, restaurant and retail space at Papago Plaza, began
- [Multifamily Develop. Proposed Near Metrocenter Mall](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/multifamily-develop-proposed-near-metrocenter-mall/) - multifamily, residential real estate, CRE, zoning, light rail, Metrocenter, Phoenix, development, land use law, Withey Morris
- [Goodyear OKs Vita at El Cidro Rezoning](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/goodyear-oks-vita-at-el-cidro-rezoning/) - The Goodyear City Council recently approved a rezoning of approximately 27 acres at the NEC of Cotton Lane and Elwood Street at its August 19th meeting, for the development of a new multifamily community. Applicant, Withey Morris, PLC, on behalf of developer, Vita Communities, requested to amend the El Cidro Planned Area Development on that property from Low-Medium Density
- [$85 Million Development Made Possible By Building Trust](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/85-million-development-made-possible-by-building-trust/) - This article originally appeared in AZRE magazine. Jason Morris established himself and the law firm that he co-founded as one of the top land use, real estate and zoning minds in the Valley. Withey Morris PLC may be one of the more highly-respected firms that developers turn to when they need help getting approval for
- [Glendale annexes 865 acres, approves controversial housing development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/glendale-annexes-865-acres-approves-controversial-housing-development/) - Glendale annexed the 865-acre Allen Ranches property this week, the city’s second-largest addition in 25 years, and approved a controversial housing development within it. Southwest Valley residents who opposed increasing the allowed density on the 250-acre housing development within Allen Ranches won a victory earlier this month when the Glendale Planning Commission rejected the developer’s
- [Idaho developer has eye on downtown Phoenix land for multifamily project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/idaho-developer-has-eye-on-downtown-phoenix-land-for-multifamily-project/) - Boise, Idaho-based Hawkins Cos. is in the midst of rezoning a downtown Phoenix parcel that will pay tribute to Lincoln Ragsdale, a prominent Phoenix civil rights leader and previous owner of the site. Plans call for building a five-story multifamily property with ground floor retail at the northwest corner of Washington and 12th streets that
- [Arizona Lawyers Confront The COVID Landscape](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-lawyers-confront-the-covid-landscape/) - Adam Baugh: We've been quick to pivot. All public city meetings have been cancelled. Not just public hearings (Planning & Zoning, City Council, and neighbor meetings) but even ongoing, daily staff meetings where we resolve site plan and land use issues by working with staff. Face-to-face neighbor outreach is paused which makes it difficult to
- [Attorney: Phoenix development deadline extensions add flexibility amid pandemic](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/attorney-phoenix-development-deadline-extensions-add-flexibility-amid-pandemic/) - The city of Phoenix and several other governmental agencies around the country have extended development deadlines to give developers and businesses increased flexibility during the pandemic. Here's how the new guidelines break down, from construction permits and plan reviews to preliminary plats. Read more...
- [Sunbelt Holdings gets nod on Phoenix Country Club condos](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/sunbelt-holdings-gets-nod-on-phoenix-country-club-condos-phoenix-business-journal/) - A controversial condominium tower four years in the making has received unanimous approval from the Phoenix City Council.
- [Attorneys: Downturn amid Covid-19 may be good time to rezone property](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/attorneys-downturn-amid-covid-19-may-be-good-time-to-rezone-property/) - While many investors and developers are waiting out the pandemic before making any major business decisions, some Valley lawyers said now might be the best time for property owners to look at increasing the value of their land, either through rezoning to a more valuable use or taking a look at existing entitlements.
- [Withey Morris PLC And Three Attorneys Recognized Among The Best By Chambers USA 2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-and-three-attorneys-recognized-among-the-best-by-chambers-usa-2020/) - PHOENIX, AZ – Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized prominent Arizona land use law firm Withey Morris PLC, among the best firms in Arizona, along with three individual attorneys. William F. Allison, Jason B. Morris and Michael B. Withey were among the top lawyers in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practices. Chambers USA, considered
- [Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Provides Glimpse Into Future Business Practices](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/virtual-neighborhood-meeting-provides-glimpse-into-future-business-practices/) - COVID-19 has altered all of our businesses and daily lives. Because of this impact, it’s vital to stay nimble and adaptive when considering new norms – and look for opportunities to improve your business practices. One prime example is our approach to conducting neighbor meetings. Our firm, Withey Morris PLC, a land use and zoning
- [Michael Withey and Jason Morris Recognized as Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/michael-withey-and-jason-morris-recognized-as-top-100-lawyers-in-arizona/) - Michael Withey and Jason Morris, founding partners of prominent Phoenix land use and zoning firm Withey Morris, were named two of Arizona’s 2020 Top 100 lawyers by AZ Business magazine. Withey Morris is the only firm with two land use attorneys with this prestigious honor. Attorneys were selected from a pool of more than 2,000
- [Cruising Central -- Then & Now](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/cruising-central-then-now/) - If you grew up in Phoenix, you’re likely familiar with the cultural activity of cruising Central Avenue. For decades before the advent of social media, teen entertainment in the Valley often turned to motoring along Central. It was a way to meet other teenagers and find out where the parties were. It was a place
- [Luxury apartments in midtown Phoenix get zoning clearance](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/luxury-apartments-in-midtown-phoenix-get-zoning-clearance/) - One of the largest national multifamily developers is in escrow to buy a run-down hotel on Camelback Road and Fifth Avenue in midtown Phoenix, with plans to raze the vacant structure to build luxury apartments. Alliance Residential Co. received zoning approval to raze Hotel 502 at 502 W. Camelback Road, to build a 280-unit luxury
- [Living a Hybrid Life](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/living-a-hybrid-life/) - More Arizona homebuilders are flocking to develop single-family residences used as rentals,known as hybrids. Find out why this market niche is growing so quickly. Phoenix is ground zero for a rapidly growing hybrid rental housing product that’s catching the attention of national homebuilders. Read more...
- [Withey Morris PLC Welcomes Planner Stephanie Watney](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-welcomes-planner-stephanie-watney/) - Phoenix, AZ – Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years, brought on planner Stephanie Watney from the City of Chandler. Stephanie specializes in land use and site development. She provides entitlement and development services to the firm’s clients ranging from initial due diligence and site evaluation to full entitlement processing including
- [Revamped former Phoenix office space signs on 9 women-owned retail businesses](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/revamped-former-phoenix-office-space-signs-on-9-women-owned-retail-businesses/) - Chantell Nighswonger has operated her boutique, Vida Moulin, at 16th Street and Bethany Home Road for about four years, but as rents in the area began to rise, she and her husband, Kevin Cieszkowski, decided to move the boutique into a building they could own. “I started reaching out to friends, and thought, ‘Why not
- [Withey Morris PLC Welcomes Planner Hannah Bleam](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-welcomes-planner-hannah-bleam/) - Phoenix, Arizona – ​Withey Morris​, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years, brought on planner ​Hannah Bleam​, AICP from the City of Phoenix. Hannah is a planner specializing in land use, site development, community outreach, and entitlements. Her unique experience in both the public and nonprofit sectors have provided her
- [Demolition underway at Papago Plaza, redevelopment on Scottsdale site includes hotel, residential components](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/demolition-underway-at-papago-plaza-redevelopment-on-scottsdale-site-includes-hotel-residential-components/) - Pivot Development ceremonially broke ground Thursday morning at Papago Plaza in south Scottsdale for a site that eventually will be developed into a mixed-use project worth more than $100 million. Read more...
- [Jason Morris named one of Arizona's business leaders and innovators](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-named-one-of-arizonas-business-leaders-and-innovators/) - Jason Morris named one of Arizona's business leaders and innovators in AZBusiness Magazine. Read the issue.
- [Nation's largest homebuilder in escrow to buy key chunk of East Valley land](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/nations-largest-homebuilder-in-escrow-to-buy-key-chunk-of-east-valley-land/) - Miami-based Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) is in escrow to buy one of the last remaining large parcels of land in Gilbert. The deal to acquire 90 acres is expected to close within the next couple of weeks, said Ed Grant, executive vice president of Scottsdale Investment Management, who is selling the land to the nation's largest
- [Planned East Valley commercial project embraces city's railroad history](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/planned-east-valley-commercial-project-embraces-citys-railroad-history/) - A planned commercial development in Gilbert is designed with nearby railroad tracks in mind and was named to pay homage to the man who built the tracks through town. “This is a really small, weird-shaped property, and these properties get looked over time and time again,” said Adam Baugh, an attorney with Withey Morris who is
- [Withey Morris selected among Best Law Firms](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-selected-among-best-law-firms/) - U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use law firm, in its 2020 edition of Best Law Firms. Firms receive recognition for “professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers,” according to U.S. News-Best Lawyers. Read more...
- [Jason Morris, Fall Forum 2019 Moderator](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-fall-forum-2019-moderator/) - This year’s Fall Forum issue is one of Commercial Executive Magazine’s most powerful issues to date. Read about the incredible Arizona icons on our cover and how they have fostered change to create a bigger, better, booming Arizona. Featuring: Larry Van Tuyl, Dr. Michael Crow, Karrin Taylor Robson, Erik Olsson, and moderator Jason Morris. Read
- [Long-dormant land now zoned for homes](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/long-dormant-land-now-zoned-for-homes/) - After the site failed to attract commercial interest, the Gilbert Town Council approved a Scottsdale real estate group’s request to rezone part of 125 acres at the northeast corner of Warner and Recker roads for homes. Read more...
- [The Pitfalls of Purchasing “Due Diligence in a Box”](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-pitfalls-of-purchasing-due-diligence-in-a-box/) - There is a phrase everybody knows: Buyer Beware. Ironically, one of the fatal mistakes a developer can make is purchasing an online zoning summary report (ZR) from a national vendor and assume that covers the breadth and depth of a site’s zoning entitlements and issues. Read more...
- [2 high-profile Scottsdale buildings to face the wrecking ball this fall](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/2-high-profile-scottsdale-buildings-to-face-the-wrecking-ball-this-fall/) - Two well-known Scottsdale buildings will face the wrecking ball this fall. Papago Plaza is the city's oldest shopping center. The pink Pueblo-inspired plaza near McDowell and Scottsdale roads is expected to soon come down. A demolition permit from the city is pending staff approval, according to the city. Read more...
- [Four Withey Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america2020-2/) - Best Lawyers in America® 2020 recognized four attorneys from Withey Morris PLC , a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. The awards recognize attorneys with the highest level of confidential peer feedback in specific practice areas and geographic region.
- [Stockdale pursuit of Scottsdale Marquee development squeaks by City Council Stockdale pursuit of Scottsdale Marquee development squeaks by City Council](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/stockdale-pursuit-of-scottsdale-marquee-development-squeaks-by-city-council-stockdale-pursuit-of-scottsdale-marquee-development-squeaks-by-city-council/) - Class A — all the way. Scottsdale City Council Tuesday, Aug. 27 approved — by a 4-3 margin — a zoning district map amendment, a document titled, “Marquee Development Plan” and a subsequent development agreement for property at 4419 N. Scottsdale Road. Read more...
- [Four Withey Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america2020/) - Best Lawyers in America® 2020 recognized four attorneys from Withey Morris PLC , a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. The awards recognize attorneys with the highest level of confidential peer feedback in specific practice areas
- [Industry Professionals](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/industry-professionals/) - Best Lawyers in America® 2020 recognized four attorneys from ​Withey Morris PLC​, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. The lawyers are: William F. Allison – Government Relations Practice and Land Use and Zoning LawAdam Baugh – Land Use and Zoning LawJason B. Morris – Land Use and Zoning LawMichael B. Withey – Land
- [Four Withey Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america-2020-2/) - Best Lawyers in America® 2020 recognized four attorneys from Withey Morris PLC , a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. The awards recognize attorneys with the highest level of confidential peer feedback in specific practice areas
- [Scottsdale Approves Contentious 150-Foot-Tall Office Building in Old Town](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/scottsdale-approves-contentious-150-foot-tall-office-building-in-old-town/) - It’s been called a monster. It’s been called the Titanic. Others say its controversial design is worth the opportunity to give major companies a downtown office address. Read more...
- [Four Withey Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america-2020/) - Best Lawyers in America 2020 recognized four attorneys from Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. Read more...
- [Four Withey Morris lawyers receive prestigious Best Lawyers honor for 2020](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-lawyers-receive-prestigious-best-lawyers-honor-for-2020/) - We're proud of our own Jason Barclay Morris, Adam Baugh, Mike Withey and William Allison for receiving the prestigious Best Lawyers honor for 2020!
- [Lindy Gosnell:  Behind The Success](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/lindy-gosnell-behind-the-success/) - Congratulations to our office manager, Lindy Gosnell, for recognition in Commercial Executive Magazine's Behind The Success. She’s the glue that keeps us together, the captain of the ship and our cheerleader when we need a boost. Her commitment and leadership help our firm run smoothly so we can dedicate ourselves to our clients’ needs. Thank
- [$1B development could revive midtown Phoenix, Steele Indian School Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/1b-development-could-revive-midtown-phoenix-steele-indian-school-park/) - Six high-rise towers may soon replace a long-vacant plot of land at the northeast corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix — a project that supporters call a first of its kind in Arizona. Read more...
- [Despite parking concerns, high office building gets OK](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/despite-parking-concerns-high-office-building-gets-ok/) - A proposed 150-foot downtown office building surpassed a major hurdle on July 10 when it received thumbs up from the Scottsdale Planning Commission. Read more...
- ['Game Changer' Project Near Phoenix Steele Indian School Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/game-changer-project-near-phoenix-steele-indian-school-park/) - Big changes are coming to a key intersection in Phoenix. On Wednesday, the City Council approved a zoning change for the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road. A developer plans to build six towers on the privately owned land near Steele Indian School Park, which includes three historic Phoenix Indian School buildings.
- [Paradise Valley offers consensus on roadway improvements leading to, shaping resort development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/paradise-valley-offers-consensus-on-roadway-improvements-leading-to-shaping-resort-development/) - Following years of deliberations, it appears Paradise Valley Town Council has closed upon a consensus of how Indian Bend Road and Lincoln Drive improvements will unfold in coming months.
- [Developer seeks taller Galleria office building](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/developer-seeks-taller-galleria-office-building/) - Longstanding plans to build a new office building next to the Galleria Corporate Centre are set to go back before the City Council as the property owner seeks to add additional height to the proposed project
- [Arizona Christian to bring housing boom around Glendale’s Thunderbird campus](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-christian-to-bring-housing-boom-around-glendales-thunderbird-campus/) - As it takes over the campus formerly of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona Christian University plans to transform the campus from a commuter school to an on-campus living environment. New housing developments are also planned for the 85 acres of vacant land neighboring the campus. Read more...
- [Developer Looking to Fill Void of Restaurant and Entertainment Options in North Valley Area](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/developer-looking-to-fill-void-of-restaurant-and-entertainment-options-in-north-valley-area/) - Looking to fill a void for residents in the far reaches of the North Black Canyon Corridor wanting restaurant and entertainment options in the area, Scott McGill of MCG Commercial in Phoenix is working to entitle and purchase land for a mixed-use project. Read more...
- [What's Trending In Infill Development?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/whats-trending-in-infill-development/) - Infill development is currently experiencing a renaissance in the Valley and in metropolitan areas across the U.S. There is no single cause for this. Instead, it is a confluence of economic factors, lifestyle trends, and significant changes in transportation technology and infrastructure. Since the Great Recession in 2008, the trend toward suburban sprawl and new
- [Mixed-use project with six towers proposed near Steele Indian School Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mixed-use-project-with-six-towers-proposed-near-steele-indian-school-park/) - Project includes office, hotel, residential, senior living and retail components A planned 2.3 million-square-foot mixed-use project could serve as the next entryway to Steele Indian School Park near Central Avenue, developers hope. Read more...
- [What it took for this homebuilder to negotiate an $80M land deal to build in north Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/what-it-took-for-this-homebuilder-to-negotiate-an-80m-land-deal-to-build-in-north-phoenix/) - Sometimes it takes a different strategy to convince homeowners that your project will be a good fit in their neighborhood. On March 26, D.R. Horton Inc. paid $80 million for 122 acres from the Marley family, according to Vizzda real estate database. Plans call for building 706 homes ranging between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet on the
- [Papago Plaza redevelopment to begin this summer after design tweaks](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/papago-plaza-redevelopment-to-begin-this-summer-after-design-tweaks/) - After receiving approval from the Scottsdale City Council to raze and redevelop the vacant Papago Plaza, to be known as Papago Marketplace, developers are headed back to the design review board after adjusting plans to reflect feedback from neighbors. “We were able to establish a really positive dialogue with the neighborhood leadership and incorporate their
- [Jason Morris Named One of Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2019](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/jason-morris-named-one-of-top-100-lawyers-in-arizona-for-2019/) - If you’re wondering what it takes to be one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, experts say you might want to start subscribing to the “it takes a village” philosophy. Read more...
- [Lawyer Jason Barclay Morris Showcases Professionalism With A Pop of Pizzaz](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/lawyer-jason-barclay-morris-showcases-professionalism-with-a-pop-of-pizzaz/) - Read more...
- [Legal Trends to Watch in 2019](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/legal-trends-to-watch-in-2019/) - Arizona Business Magazine's annual outlook issue included insight from our own Adam Baugh on what's ahead for land use entitlements. Read more...
- [Arizona National Guard (“The Armory”)](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/1307-2/) - A relic of the Cold-war era, the National Guard Armory building was constructed in the early ‘60’s just west of downtown Phoenix. The roughly 38,000 sqft building housed everything from a drill hall and rifle range to a library and “chow hall,” while the roughly 5-acre site parked military vehicles and equipment. When the Department
- [Avoid Common Zoning Headaches](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/avoid-common-zoning-headaches/) - Work with a professional to head off problems that can derail projects, says BUILDER blogger Adam Baugh. I recently took a call from a property owner furious about a city violation notice. For three years they have operated a contractor’s supply and inventory yard without a complaint until receiving a recent violation notice for operating
- [Industrial project could be spark for Glendale development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/industrial-project-could-be-spark-for-glendale-development/) - Lincoln Property Co. has plans for a 1.2 million-square-foot build-to-suit industrial project in west Glendale. Read more...
- [Papago Plaza rebirth seeks to be keystone to south Scottsdale revitalization](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/papago-plaza-rebirth-seeks-to-be-keystone-to-south-scottsdale-revitalization/) - A development lauded to transform the defunct 1960s Papago Plaza in south Scottsdale has unanimously passed Scottsdale City Council. Read more...
- [Working With Nonprofits To Expand And Improve](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/working-with-nonprofits-to-expand-and-improve/) - We weren’t aware of the extent of the services at Neighborhood Ministries, a community organization providing outreach and empowerment programs. One of our clients fortunately introduced us to Neighborhood Ministries. We took a tour. It's hard to take a tour of their property and see what they're doing and not get incredibly excited and buy
- [Neighbors riled by church’s plan to sell land to home builder](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/news-neighbors-riled-by-churchs-plan-to-sell-land-to-home-builder/) - A church’s plan to sell land to a developer to build 52 single-family homes has residents from the three surrounding neighborhoods up in arms. The 11-acres of infill property is located on the south side of Madera Parc Drive, east of Cooper Road, next to the First United Methodist Church. Read more...
- [Az Business Magazine Names Jason Morris Leader in Construction Law](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/az-business-magazine-names-jason-morris-leader-in-construction-law/) - Read more...
- [Our Work By The Numbers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/our-work-by-the-numbers/) - Click here to see a snapshot of our work.
- [Foreclosure of Tax Liens: An Underutilized Tool for Arizona Real Estate Investment](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/foreclosure-of-tax-liens-an-underutilized-tool-for-arizona-real-estate-investment/) - Tax liens on property in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona offer the potential for guaranteed return and a low-risk windfall for investors who understand the legal requirements. Read more...
- [Five Infill & Adaptive Reuse Tips](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/infill-adaptive-reuse/) - The number of projects that involve renovating buildings and turning them into new spaces has climbed steadily since the recession due to newer adaptive-reuse programs. Identifying potential legal issues early can prevent major pain later. Below are five tips to guard against common legal issues when redeveloping and restoring infill properties.
- [Art studios, creative space planned for Cold War-era armory in Phoenix](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/art-studios-creative-space-planned-for-cold-war-era-armory-in-phoenix/) - Plans include eventually adding live/work space for artists A Cold War-era armory on Roosevelt Street near Grand Avenue could get a second life as a home for skilled craftworkers and artists. The building was state-owned before Jay Visconti of California-based Northwood Properties bought it with the intent to adaptively reuse the space. The price was
- [Fido gets way over dog spa neighbors’ objections](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/fido-gets-way-over-dog-spa-neighbors-objections/) - Withey Morris, land use law, zoning, Arizona
- [Potential Uses Guide Paradise Valley Lincoln Medical Plaza Redevelopment Talks](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/potential-uses-guide-paradise-valley-lincoln-medical-plaza-redevelopment-talks/) - Paradise Valley Town Council Thursday, June 14 is expected to issue marching orders to its Planning Commission putting in to motion the redevelopment of the Lincoln Medical Plaza. Known at Town Hall as a Statement of Direction, the document will give the Paradise Valley Planning Commission guidelines of scrutiny for the pending medical facility overhaul,
- [Four Withey Morris Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/four-withey-morris-attorneys-named-to-2019-best-lawyers-in-america/) - Best Lawyers in America® 2019 recognized four attorneys from Withey Morris PLC, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. The awards recognize attorneys with the highest level of confidential peer feedback in specific practice areas
- [The Mall Decade](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-mall-decade/) - Nothing screams “the 1980s” like the Valley’s bygone shopping mall heyday. We go nostalgia-shopping at Chris-Town, Metro Center and other titans of ’80s retail.
- [Redevelopment plans for vacant Scottsdale plaza include new hotel, residences](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/redevelopment-plans-for-vacant-scottsdale-plaza-include-new-hotel-residences/) - “There are so many moving parts to create a true mixed-use development and making sure the retail works with the residential and the hotel.”
- [Project Spotlight:  Freedom Financial Phase I](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/project-spotlight-freedom-financial-phase-i/) - Freedom Financial Phase I is part of a 40-acre, 300,000 sf development project at the intersection of Loop 202 and Loop 101 in Tempe, AZ. Phase I is a new, build-to-suit, 4-story building that features steel construction, glass curtain wall and a unique 298,178 sf parking garage. The interior features an open office space including
- [The Fabulous Baker Boys:  A Super Team Under One Roof](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-fabulous-baker-boys-a-super-team-under-one-roof/) - With the Bakers joining our team, Withey Morris projects now cover the real estate spectrum from start to finish. One example: The Bakers negotiate and draft purchase agreements for new site acquisitions, which Withey Morris previously didn’t offer. Other services the Bakers bring to the firm include forming homeowner associations for condo developments and creating the CC&Rs for these HOAs.
- [Restaurants, stores take over historic buildings in Phoenix's 'funky' Melrose District](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/restaurants-stores-take-over-historic-buildings-in-phoenixs-funky-melrose-district/) - Two Phoenix landmarks in the Melrose District are getting a new lease on life. Melrose Liquors will become a new cafe called the Googie by the end of summer. Read more...
- [Real estate law trends to watch this year](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/real-estate-law-trends-to-watch-this-year/) - ZRE spoke with some of the great legal minds in commercial real estate to find out what trends and issues they say we should look at before making that next deal.
- [This behavioral health operator overcomes hurdles to build hospital in Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/this-behavioral-health-operator-overcomes-hurdles-to-build-hospital-in-gilbert/) - After a long battle convincing Gilbert residents that a behavioral health facility is not a bad thing, Kentucky-based Springstone Inc. is moving forward with plans to build a behavioral health hospital.
- [Balance Neighborhood Concerns with New or Re-Development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/balance-neighborhood-concerns-with-new-or-re-development/) - An army of red shirts, slogan pin buttons, protest signs and opposition websites. These efforts describe the recent increase in opposition to infill redevelopment, rezoning and community planning. Neighborhood outreach and citizen involvement is a bedrock principle in the development process. By ordinance, local jurisdictions require developers to notify and meet with neighbors for a
- [Fiesta Village project to heal Mesa sore spot](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/fiesta-village-project-to-heal-mesa-sore-spot/) - After years of fighting between the land owner and the city, Mesa’s most notorious eyesore is finally due for a facelift. W.M. Grace Companies plans to turn Fiesta Village at Alma School Road and Southern Avenue into a modern mixed-use residential and retail project. Read More...
- [Mike Withey – Top 100 Lawyers in AZ 2018](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mike-withey-top-100-lawyers-in-az-2018/) - Withey Morris is proud to announce that Mike Withey was recently selected by AZ Business magazine as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2018. View PDF
- [Copper Springs plans $14M Behavioral health hospital, facing naysayers](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/copper-springs-plans-14m-behavioral-health-hospital-facing-naysayers/) - After meeting the same opposition from residents at two different sites within the East Valley town, the owners of Copper Springs left Gilbert and opened a facility in Avondale, which the community embraces said Adam Baugh, a zoning attorney with Withey Morris PLC. View PDF
- [Rising From the Ashes: Phoenix Faces Zoning Challenges](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/rising-from-the-ashes-phoenix-faces-zoning-challenges/) - "It makes Zero economic sense to tear down old office buildings and apartments, only to build a two-story building...allowing density is the way to revitalize these areas," Morris said. View PDF..
- [Behavioral-health facility makes third attempt to build in Gilbert](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/behavioral-health-facility-makes-third-attempt-to-build-in-gilbert/) - "The attitude in 2017 is completely different from the temperament in 2013," said Adam Baugh, a zoning attorney representing the company. "The town's eyes are more open and more aware because they actually have data that supports the need." Read more...
- [Fill in the Tracts](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/fill-in-the-tracts/) - “Each city may have its own defined term,” said G. Adam Baugh, a land use and zoning attorney with the law firm Withey Morris in Phoenix. “Infill is generally the development of vacant or under-utilized parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed around it,” he said. “Most communities have vacant land, which for various reasons, has been passed over in the
- [Withey Morris PLC Brings On Father-Son Attorney Team Dave And Alex Baker](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-brings-on-father-son-attorney-team-dave-and-alex-baker/) - PHOENIX, AZ – Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for nearly 20 years, brought on father-son team Dave and Alex Baker of Baker Law Offices, expanding its range of real estate services. Dave Baker has over 25 years of experience in Arizona real estate transactions and litigation. Alex Baker specializes in real
- [PHX Neighbors Take Part in Architectural Competition](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/phx-neighbors-take-part-in-architectural-competition/) - Jason Morris, a Phoenix land use, zoning a orney and partner with Withey Morris PLC never had a case take a turn like this. In the trendy and eclec c Phoenix area called the Melrose District along 7th Avenue between Camelback and Indian School Roads, clients Bruce and Kim Raskin wanted to transform a vacant,
- [Land Use Case 'Never Took Turn Like This': Phoenix Neighbors Take Part In Architectural Competition](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/land-use-case-never-took-turn-like-this-phoenix-neighbors-take-part-in-architectural-competition/) - Jason Morris, a Phoenix land use, zoning attorney and partner with Withey Morris PLC never had a case take a turn like this. In the trendy and eclectic Phoenix area called the Melrose District along 7th Avenue between Camelback and Indian School Roads, clients Bruce and Kim Raskin wanted to transform a vacant, boarded-up building
- [Paying Respect to Our Past While Re-Building Our Future](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/paying-respect-to-our-past-while-re-building-our-future/) - As many of our cities are becoming denser, infill and adaptive land reuse are becoming an increasingly popular option for developers. For landlocked cities such as Tempe, often the only options are to tear a building down or re-purpose the old. Read more on pages 56-57...
- [People to Know: Adam Baugh, Withey Morris](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/people-to-know-adam-baugh-withey-morris/) - The incredible, charismatic and close relationships Adam Baugh witnessed during his legal internship at the Phoenix offices of then-Mayor Phil Gordon convinced Baugh to pursue the legal world of zoning and land use. Read more...
- [The Stetson](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-stetson/) - Located in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale’s Entertainment District, The Stetson consists of two separate multifamily projects that bookend a stretch of their namesake street. Withey Morris led community outreach and entitlement efforts to successfully process two separate rezoning applications, both with a variety of Amended Development Standards, to help make the projects a reality.
- [Adam Baugh named up-and-coming business leader in the Phoenix Business Journal's annual 40 Under 40 class of 2017](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/adam-baugh-named-up-and-coming-business-leader-in-the-phoenix-business-journals-annual-40-under-40-class-of-2017/) - Each year, the Phoenix Business Journal honors 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are having a major impact in the Valley both in business and the greater community. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, "The honorees come from a range of industries. They are innovators and instigators of change. They are entrepreneurs and corporate
- [Withey Morris PLC Hires Land Use and Zoning Attorney Benjamin Tate](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-hires-land-use-and-zoning-attorney-benjamin-tate/) - “I have a strong connection to the Valley having lived in Arizona my entire life,” shared Tate. “Land use and zoning law is a perfect way for me to merge my political and legal backgrounds with my passion for development in the Valley. Joining Withey Morris allows me to have more of a direct hand
- [Commission upholds demolition approval for Clinton Campbell House](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/commission-upholds-demolition-approval-for-clinton-campbell-house/) - “It’s not a matter of subjectivity or opinion, but a matter of math,” said Adam Baugh, attorney for Glasir. Baugh said while he appreciates the passion behind the preservation attempts, “there are obvious realities that override” the desire to restore the house. Baugh also pointed to the staff’s recommendation of the demolition despite desire to
- [Breathing New Life into Old Buildings](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/breathing-new-life-into-old-buildings/) - Many shopping centers are being renovated into new spaces with new uses as a result of changing retail trends and the growth of online shopping. A creative vision and unique zoning approach are needed to be successful, notes Withey Morris PLC Owner Adam Baugh. Read more...
- [How to MacGyver your infill projects through the city](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-to-macgyver-your-infill-projects-through-the-city/) - Adam Baugh, a zoning and land use attorney at Withey Morris, PLC, and pioneer of infill restaurant projects across the Valley, says these projects require “a lot of MacGyvering to get them through the city. Read more...
- [Top 9 Commercial Real Estate Law Firms in the Valley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/top-9-commercial-real-estate-law-firms-in-the-valley/) - "A high degree of specialization and the strength of the firm’s relationships with city staff and elected officials helps it give clients greater certainty for what can otherwise be a very unpredictable process, especially as it pertains to land use." Read more...
- [Life Storage](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/life-storage/) - Life Storage at 32nd Street is a Class-A, high-efficiency climate controlled self-storage facility that is located south of Shea Boulevard and 32nd Street. Zoning approvals were granted for this +/- 110,886 square-feet building which boasts cutting-edge architectural design that maximizes view corridors to the surrounding area and mountain preserves. This gated facility offers flexible storage
- [Development Summit Brings Opportunities to Table](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/development-summit-brings-opportunities-to-table/) - Jason Morris provided the closings remarks at the AZBEX Phoenix Metro Development Summit on Tuesday, April 18th.
- [Block 23](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/block-23/) - Block 23 is the highly anticipated urban mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Phoenix It is designed to create a vibrant live-work-play environment that will be home to the area’s first grocery store by Fry’s Grocery store, which has long been sought after by residents and city leaders. Slated for completion in 2019, Block
- [The Marquee](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-marquee/) - Withey Morris successfully entitled this 2.5 acre site in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale for an iconic, 190,000 sqft Class-A, creative office project with roughly 14,000 sqft of ground floor retail. The 7-story, 90 ft tall project is designed to comply with Scottsdale Green Building program and includes substantial streetscape improvements, outdoor dining patios and
- [The Yard](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/7th-st-and-montebello/) - The Yard is located at 7th Street and Montebello with 9,197 square feet: consisting of ±8,797 SF of restaurants sharing an additional ±10,400 SF of covered entertainment area. This project required six (6) variances from the City of Phoenix relating to parking and landscaping issues, as well as two (2) use permits. Storefronts and restaurant
- [Pinnacle Club](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/pinnacle-club/) - Withey Morris obtained land use entitlements to enable the development of a new, 5-story multifamily project with roughly 165 units and 8,000 sqft of ground floor retail / restaurant uses. The project, which replace a dated 2-story office building, has a podium level amenity deck including a pool, spa, shade cabanas and barbeque areas, as
- [The Local](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-local/) - One of the first, and largest, “big box” grocery stores at the time of completion in 1956, this old Bashas’ site had since fallen into disrepair with zero landscaping, a sea of surface parking and minimal connection to the surrounding community. WM obtained land use entitlements to enable the redevelopment of the site including over
- [Adaptive Reuse: Breathing New Life into Old Buildings](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/adaptive-reuse-breathing-new-life-into-old-buildings/) - How to guard against common legal issues when redeveloping and restoring infill properties One of the unexpected successes arising out of the last recession is the rebirth and renewed interest in older, historically significant buildings. In many ways, they have enjoyed a renaissance in being repurposed again. This process, known as adaptive reuse, is the tailoring
- [How Often Does Empty Big Retail Space Transform Into Something Else?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-often-does-empty-big-retail-space-transform-into-something-else/) - What does a shopping center do when a big box store turns into a big empty space? Increasingly in the Valley, they’re looking for other ways to fill it, instead of replacing one massive retailer with another. There are, of course, challenges in doing that, from finding the right fit, to making the zoning work.
- [AZBEX’s People on the Move](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/azbexs-people-on-the-move/) - "#7. Withey Morris has promoted Adam Baugh from Partner to Owner. Baugh joined Withey Morris in 2007 as an associate attorney. His specialties include working with cities and neighborhoods on behalf of development clients to obtain zoning and land use entitlements, business approvals and liquor licenses." Read More...
- [Withey Morris PLC Promotes Adam Baugh to Owner](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/withey-morris-plc-promotes-adam-baugh-to-owner/) - Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for nearly 20 years, promoted Adam Baugh from partner to owner. Baugh joined Withey Morris in 2007 as an associate attorney. His specialties include working with cities and neighborhoods on behalf of development clients to obtain zoning and land use entitlements, business approvals and liquor licenses.
- [Rezoning allows for self, RV storage near Sam's Club in Surprise](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/rezoning-allows-for-self-rv-storage-near-sams-club-in-surprise/) - Following a decade of disinterest in a property just east of Sam's Club in Surprise, its owners are close to filling it in. On Oct. 6 the Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment in the planned area zoning and a site plan for 4.9 acres of Surprise Village Marketplace. This will allow owner
- [Whiskey Row](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/whiskey-row/) - Design Review and Administrative Parking Use Permit for a new restaurant and entertainment venue (Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row) in Gilbert’s Downtown Heritage District.
- [The Challenge with Infill Development](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-challenge-with-infill-development/) - It is a luxury to have a 500-acre rezone case in the middle-of-nowhere Arizona. But try getting a 7-lot subdivision approved on a 2.14-acre residential infill parcel in the middle of Phoenix and suddenly it seems like the whole world is falling apart. That was the recent situation TruVista Homes faced for their newest development
- [Arizona Center](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arizona-center/) - The Arizona Center is a premier Class A mixed-use campus consisting of 1,070,993 square feet located in Phoenix, Arizona. To date, we have performed title and entitlements due diligence during the acquisition by the current owner. We continue to develop new private governance documents in connection with the redevelopment of the Project.
- [Wentworth Property/Northwood Venture Buys Scottsdale Offices In $122 Million Deal](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/wentworth-propertynorthwood-venture-buys-scottsdale-offices-in-122-million-deal/) - Scottsdale – Companies formed by Wentworth Property Co. LLC in Phoenix (James Wentworth, Sr., James Wentworth, Jr., principals) and Northwood Investors in New York City, N.Y. (John Kukral, pres.) paid $122 million ($191 per foot) to acquire 638,717 sq. ft. of buildings within the Perimeter Center business park in Scottsdale. The sellers of the portfolio
- [EXCLUSIVE: Tempe Town Lake's first hotel to open next month](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/exclusive-tempe-town-lakes-first-hotel-to-open-next-month/) - Tempe Town Lake will have its first hotel next month. The AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown is set to open in May at 100 E. Rio Salado Parkway. The plans for the hotel were first proposed to the Tempe Commission Review Board in July of 2014 by Marriott, Woodbine Development and Whithey Morris Law Firm. Read
- [Uptown Phoenix's Stock & Stable is opening in June](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/uptown-phoenixs-stock-stable-is-opening-in-june/) - Stock & Stable gastropub in uptown Phoenix now has an opening date. The new concept, with Joe Absolor and Jared Porter taking on the roles of chefs and co-owners, is opening at The Colony off Seventh Street and Missouri Avenue on Friday, June 3. Absolor used to be at Clever Koi, while Porter still is
- [The San Tan](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-san-tan/) - Designed to respond to the increasing growth and demand for a contemporary and collaborative office space, “The San Tan” office campus is an architecturally significant, Class A, mixed use development in the City of Chandler, Arizona. The project includes an roughly 400,000 sq ft of phased office space, accessory retail/restaurant space, a multi-level parking garage,
- [Enclave at Hamilton Ranch](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/falcon-point/) - Land use entitlements for Enclave at Hamilton Ranch, a 128-lot residential subdivision built by Mattamy Homes on 28 acres at Queen Creek and Arizona Avenue in Chandler, Arizona. The entitlement effort included a PAD rezoning, PDP plan approval, Area Plan Amendment, and Airport Commission review.
- [Crescent Highland](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/crescent-highland/) - A 5-acre high-end mixed-use project located at the southwest corner of 16th Street and Highland Avenue in Phoenix invokes a minimalist sensibility of mid-century modern design. The development features a single building with 4 and 5-level stacked residential units connected to a 1-level commercial space on the ground floor along the arterial street. The building
- [Providence on Central](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/providence-on-central/) - A multi-family community located at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Mountain View Road in the City of Phoenix. This development includes three levels of luxury apartments situated over a one-level parking garage.
- [Downtown Phoenix may (finally) get a grocery store](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/downtown-phoenix-may-finally-get-a-grocery-store/) - “This just made it a lot easier to move to downtown Phoenix,” Mayor Greg Stanton said in a statement. “A new full-service grocery store will be a catalyst for more residential and neighborhood growth downtown for years to come." RED Development and Fry's said they will share more details in the coming months. Read More...
- [How Phoenix residents dumped Donald Trump's hotel plans](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/how-phoenix-residents-dumped-donald-trumps-hotel-plans/) - At the end of the meeting at the Arizona Biltmore, the developer Donald Trump asked for the room to be cleared of everyone except for himself and Mayor Phil Gordon. It was March 2004. Trump had announced plans months before to erect a Trump-branded high-rise hotel and condominium tower in the ritzy corridor near 24th Street and Camelback
- [Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ritz-carlton-paradise-valley/) - Five Star Development, in cooperation with the Ritz-Carlton group of hotels, has received approval from the Town of Paradise Valley to build the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley and supporting residential and retail development on a 105-acre property northeast of the corner of Lincoln and Mockingbird Drive. The project boasts some exciting features that will help ensure
- [The Ritz-Carlton Announces Paradise Valley Hotel](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-ritz-carlton-announces-paradise-valley-hotel/) - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Five Star Development Resort Communities, LLC have signed an agreement for the development of a new resort and residences in Paradise Valley near Scottsdale, Arizona. "Paradise Valley in Arizona will be a great new destination for our brand in the Americas," said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer
- [What has 200 rooms, 139 homes, a 400-foot swimming pool and costs $2 billion? The new Ritz-Carlton coming to Paradise Valley](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/what-has-200-rooms-139-homes-a-400-foot-swimming-pool-and-costs-2-billion-the-new-ritz-carlton-coming-to-paradise-valley/) - A $2 billion Ritz-Carlton resort and luxury residential community is scheduled to break ground in Paradise Valley this spring, setting the stage for the high-end hotel brand to re-enter the Phoenix-area market by the end of 2018. The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley will feature 200 "casita style" hotel rooms, separate pools for adults and families, a spa, a garden
- [Once a family farm, quonset hut to house hand-crafted bazaar](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/once-a-family-farm-quonset-hut-to-house-hand-crafted-bazaar/) - A 60-year-old farm hut in Gilbert may soon become the only place where you can stroll through a mix of restaurants and machine shops, past a microbrewery and into a design studio or wood-working shop -- all under one roof. The one-of-a-kind artisan workplace, called “Barnone,” is the latest project in the works for Agritopia
- [Ritz-Carlton proposal moves to Paradise Valley Town Council](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ritz-carlton-proposal-moves-to-paradise-valley-town-council/) - A 200-room Ritz-Carlton resort and residential complex proposed last year in Paradise Valley is making its way to the Town Council's desk. Earlier this month, the Paradise Valley Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend that the Town Council approve the proposed Ritz-Carlton project. Read more
- [CVS construction set for October](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/cvs-construction-set-for-october/) - After nearly two years of discussion, debate, revisions and delays, the first shovel of dirt will soon be turned for the CVSPharmacy in Sedona. "We hope to see CVS break ground in October and, if all goes well, open for business next summer," said Jason Morris, who has been the spokesman for the project since the beginning. Read full article
- [The Colony](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-colony/) - Obtain rezone, variances, use permits, and adaptive re-use entitlements to redevelop an older retail center and abandoned assisted living facility into a Mixed-Use Infill Development. The Colony is a 2.8 acre site that includes a new 8,500 sf stand alone restaurant, and a two-story mixed use retail and restaurant building totaling about 23,000 sf.
- [Metro Chandler Airport Center](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/metro-chandler-airport-center/) - The project consists of 25 acres located at the southwest corner of Germann and Cooper Roads. Metro Chandler Airport Center is designed to facilitate a light industrial, business park, office, commercial and service-oriented development within a growing area of the City of Chandler. The PAD establishes a complimentary mix of uses and employment opportunities in
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- [Cole retires from Village Planning Committee](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/cole-retires-from-village-planning-committee/) - The city’s longest serving member of a village planning committee, Doug Cole, has retired from the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee after accepting an agreement with The True Life Companies to provide public relations services as they work to develop the former Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course. Read More...
- [Neighborhood Opposition: Faux or Real](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/neighborhood-opposition-faux-or-real-2/) - An army of red shirts. Yellow slogan pin-buttons. Protest signs and opposition websites. Professional, paid opposition organizers. Legal counsel. Facebook and Twitter pages. These efforts describe the recent increase in opposition to infill redevelopment, rezoning, and community planning. Neighborhood outreach and citizen involvement is a bedrock principle in the development process. Cities and counties generally
- [Paradise Valley OKs commission scope of Ritz-Carlton evaluation](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/737/) - Five Star Development Inc. has submitted a plan for the Paradise Valley Ritz-Carlton resort community and now the evaluation of proposed heights and density for the 82-acre resort is under the guise of the Planning Commission. Paradise Valley Town Council Thursday, June 11 held its final of three meetings of public review and unanimously approved what town
- [Ritz Carlton](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ritz-in-paradise-valley/) - An approximate 105-acre mixed use development located in Paradise Valley. This project includes 157 single-family residential homes and 280 hotel rooms, suites and resort villas. The development also includes a resort-related mixed use development.
- [Paradise Valley Town Council begins Ritz-Carlton proposal scrutiny](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/paradise-valley-town-council-begins-ritz-carlton-proposal-scrutiny/) - Paradise Valley Town Council Thursday, May 28 held its first public review of what town leaders call a Statement of Direction (SOD). Paradise Valley Town Council is expected to approve an SOD based on the Five Star Development proposal for the Paradise Valley Planning Commission at a June 4 public hearing. The Five Star plan,
- [Big Deals](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/big-deals/) - Withey Morris helped American Furniture Warehouse bring over 300 jobs to Gilbert by securing land use and zoning approvals on about 78 acres. Read the full story! Read the full story here. Please turn to page 26.
- [Neighborhood Opposition: Faux or Real?](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/neighborhood-opposition-faux-or-real/) - Adam Baugh discusses public and paid opposition to development projects and how to overcome those obstacles. Read the full story here. Please turn to page 60.
- [‘Real Estate’s Top Legal Minds’](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/real-estates-top-legal-minds/) - Commercial Executive Magazine touts the Withey Morris teams as “real estate’s top legal minds.” Read the full story! Read the full story here. Please turn to page 32.
- [Scottsdale developer launches Paradise Valley Ritz-Carlton bid](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/scottsdale-developer-launches-paradise-valley-ritz-carlton-bid/) - Paradise Valley planning staff are expected to complete their review Thursday, May 21 of a special-use permit amendment pursued by Scottsdale-based Five Star Development Inc. for the creation of a Paradise Valley Ritz-Carlton resort community. Five Star Development, which is owned by Scottsdale resident Jerry Ayoub, is represented by Jason Morris of Withey Morris PLC in this matter. Read Full
- [City Council approves CVS](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/city-council-approves-cvs/) - Just when it looked as though a vote on CVS was going to once again be postponed, things got interesting. After more than an hour discussion, the Sedona City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, May 12, to postpone a decision on a zone change for CVS until June 23. But following a 15-minute break, Councilwoman
- [Development in a Recovering Economy](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/development-in-a-recovering-economy/) - Withey Morris chaired the 2015 Land Use Law Conference in Phoenix to answer some of the biggest issues facing the field today. Attorneys in private practice, developers, architects, brokers, city and state officials, landowners, and real estate professionals all gained valuable insights at this conference and also had the opportunity to network with experts in the industry. May
- [AC by Marriott Hotel at Hayden Ferry Lakeside](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/ac-by-marriott-hotel-at-hayden-ferry-lakeside-tempe-az/) - Land use entitlements and Development Agreement Amendment for a new mid-rise hotel in the Hayden Ferry Lakeside project in the City of Tempe. The 85,435 square foot, 6-story hotel includes 159 keys and will complete the long-envisioned hospitality element for the project.
- [2100 Rio Salado Project](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/2100-rio-salado-project/) - Mixed use commercial development located at key intersection of Loop 101 & 202 freeways in Tempe, AZ, just east of Tempe Marketplace. Land use entitlements including a PAD, Development Plans, and numerous Use Permits for mid-rise office, hotel, retail/commercial/service and restaurant/bar uses.
- [American Furniture Warehouse](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/american-furniture-warehouse/) - Land use and zoning approvals for two approximate 600,000 sq. ft. furniture stores and warehouse centers, located in Gilbert, AZ and Glendale, AZ. Representation also included the negotiation and drafting of Development Agreements with each City.
- [Continuum](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/continuum/) - One of the largest and most prestigious commerce parks in the State of Arizona located on the Price Road Corridor in Chandler, AZ. Rezoning and Development Plan approvals for the entire Continuum campus including the recent Phase II expansion. Representation also included the negotiation and drafting of a multi-million dollar Development Agreement for the site
- [Test Post](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/test-post/) - This is a test post.
- [Metro East Valley Commerce Center](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/metro-east-valley-commerce-center/) - A 21. 5 acre employment park in the City of Mesa to be located at the southwest corner of US 60 and Horne Street. The development will include approximately 350,000 square feet of new industrial, warehouse and office space.
- [Arcadia Fiesta](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arcadia-fiesta/) - Land use entitlements, redevelopment and adaptive reuse for a new shopping center at the southwest corner of 32nd Street and Indian School Road.
- [Gilbert Esplanade](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/gilbert-esplanade/) - A 140-acre mixed-use development located at the northeast corner of Gilbert Road and Loop 202. This mixed use project is approved for approximately 500,000 square feet of retail space and over 1,000,000 square feet of office space including a mid-rise component.
- [Artesian Marketplace](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/artesian-marketplace/) - A 30 acre, mixed use development at the southwest corner of Ocotillo & Gilbert Roads which includes a, 190,000 sq. ft. grocery-anchored retail center and a small family subdivision. The property was originally owned by the City of Chandler. Legal representation included the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and all land use entitlements.
- [Chandler Auto Mall](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/chandler-auto-mall/) - Land use approvals and multi-million dollar development agreement for an approximate 102-acre Auto Mall located at the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and the San Tan Freeway (Loop 202) in Chandler. This $100 million dollar development included many automotive dealers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Cadillac, Hummer and Saab.
- [Portico Place](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/portico-place/) - A 14-acre redevelopment project located at the southwest corner of Chandler Blvd and Dobson Road. The development included demolition of an abandoned manufacturing building, replacing it with a mixed-use development consisting of office, retail, and mid-rise hotel.
- [Chandler Spectrum](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/chandler-spectrum/) - A 100-acre mixed-use business park at the southeast corner of Price Road and Loop 202 in Chandler. The development includes more than 1 million square feet of employment uses, office, hotels, and approximately 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. The project includes a mid-rise component.
- [Mesa Riverview](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/mesa-riverview/) - Land use approvals and multi-million dollar Development Agreement for a 250-acre project at Loop 202 and Dobson Road in Mesa. This $300 million mixed-use development includes up to 2 million square feet of entertainment and retail uses, a 33-acre auto mall featuring five dealerships, and an approximate 45-acre employment office park.
- [Riverwalk at Rio Salado](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/riverwalk-at-rio-salado/) - A 13-acre high-end multi-family community located south of Washington at Center Parkway in the Papago Park Center in Tempe. This community consists of four-story wood frame buildings over one level of below ground parking designed around a central courtyard concept.
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- [Riot Hospitality Group](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/riot-hospitality-group/) - Formed in 2010, RHG creates and manages innovative and successful bar and restaurant concepts with a growing empire of venues in downtown Scottsdale's Entertainment District and additional locations in Tempe and Chicago. Concepts such as El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria, Dirks Bentley's Whiskey Row, and Farm & Craft are redefining high-quality, trend setting, "edgy" entertainment
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- [Bethany Center / Z'Tejas](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/bethany-center-ztejas/) - Land use approvals for redevelopment of a vacant shopping center and the addition of a new Z’Tejas restaurant at the southwest corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road in Phoenix.
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- [San Tan Corporate Center](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/san-tan-corporate-center/) - A 16-acre mid-rise office complex located at Ray Road and the 101 Freeway in the City of Chandler. This professional office complex is home to Toyota Motor Credit and includes two three-story buildings totaling more than 250,000 square feet of Class A office space.
- [Fountain Head Corporate Park](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/fountain-head-corporate-park/) - A mid-rise office and business park campus near Broadway Road and I-10 in the City of Tempe.
- [Stonebridge](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/stonebridge/) - Luxury multi-family residential community located on 10-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Dobson and Germann Roads in Chandler. The residential development includes a clubhouse, resort style swimming pool, outdoor lounge, play equipment, patio amenities, and more.
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- [Seven Canyons](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/seven-canyons/) - A master-planned development in Yavapai County near Sedona, consisting of a world class golf course, spa and wellness center, fine and casual dining, shared-ownership villas and private estate homes sales.
- [Agritopia](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/agritopia/) - A unique 218-acre master planned community located at the northwest corner of Higley and Ray Roads in Gilbert. This development includes mixes of residential, office, commercial, agro-commercial, schools, and open space uses.
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- [The Legacy](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-legacy/) - One of the first and premier master planned communities in the South Mountain area in the City of Phoenix, including a championship golf course and a variety of residential uses.
- [Aerie Tree Farm](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/aerie-tree-farm/) - A 178-acre custom home community located in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness of Sedona. The Communities Southwest development consists of a self-contained, gate-guarded, private community of 74 custom home sites ranging from two to three acres.
- [The Preserve at Lincoln](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/the-preserve-at-lincoln/) - A 15-acre exclusive custom home community located at the southeast corner of Lincoln Dr. and 32nd Street in the Town of Paradise Valley. This development consists of 11 one-acre home sites.
- [Gilbert Commons Enclaves](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/gilbert-commons-enclaves/) - An 11 acre residential infill subdivision located south of Williams Field Road and east of Gilbert Road approved for a 50-lot single family residential development.
- [Arcadia Crossing](https://www.wmbattorneys.com/arcadia-crossing/) - Land use approvals and development agreement to allow the transformation of a regional mall into a major power center totaling more than 650,000 square feet including Costco, Target, and other major users located at 44th Street and Thomas Road in the City of Phoenix.
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