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Dirt to Development

A podcast about the dirt on land use, development and inside politics of Arizona with Jason Morris and Adam Baugh. Dirt to Development is a one-of-a-kind podcast that provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest developments in Arizona – and the people, politics, developers, brokers, architects and neighbors that make it all happen. You’ll hear insane stories and insights from industry experts, city staff and intriguing community personalities. And yes, there will be laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Michael Rumpeltin, Creative Genius and Adaptive Reuse King

Michael Rumpeltin, Creative Genius and Adaptive Reuse King

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

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

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

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

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The Batman and Robin of Economic Development with Brian Friedman and Randy Huggins

The Batman and Robin of Economic Development with 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

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There is no replacement for proper(ty) due diligence with Stephanie Watney and George Pasquel

There is no replacement for proper(ty) 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

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“Mary, Queen of N. Central” with Mary Crozier

“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

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Even the Death Star needs a Planning Director with Alan Stephenson and Randy Grant

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

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Amending the General Plan is Not Rewriting the Bible w/ Ben Tate

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

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