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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 of Arizona!
Withey Morris hosts Dirt to Development, a business show with 76 episodes published.
As retail vacancies linger and housing demand surges, Arizona HB 2110 is creating a new playbook for adaptive reuse across the state. In this episode, we break down how commercial-to-multifamily conversions are moving fr
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 w
In this episode of Dirt to Development , Adam Baugh breaks down the proposed federal “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” and explores how it could reshape housing development, zoning, and institutional investment ac
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 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
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
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
Boys love their adult 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.
Recent shootings and other public discord has affected us all. Is there a way to disagree better? County Supervisor Mark Stewart and former Councilwoman Kathy Tilque still have hope.
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 3 year slog. As the saying
Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you kno
Like a cat, Rich Zacher has 9 (development) lives. Listen as we go down memory lane with one of our favorite guests.
Land development is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to have friends on the zoning commission. Even better when they are a professional civil engineer. It doesn't always mean a yes, but at least you kno
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
Alex Pollack created a data-driven analytical approach to contracting. Could it be useful in land use entitlements?
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
Anatomy of a zoning case Pt.2: Building a winning strategy during the entitlements phase
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 r
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 Superviso
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.
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