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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.
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Ep. 82 - Zoned and Confused: 6 Land Use Trends Reshaping Arizona (opens the original)
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Arizona is growing—and the rules for getting that growth built are changing fast. In this episode, Adam Baugh takes a look at six land use trends reshaping Arizona in 2026, from the growing tug-of-war between state and local control to infrastructure-driven entitlements, data center battles, creative housing products, adaptive reuse and the continued evolution of PAD zoning. Whether you're a developer, landowner, planner, attorney, elected official—or someone who simply enjoys watching a good zo
Ep. 81 - From NIMBY to Neighborly: Turning Project Opponents into Project Allies (opens the original)
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Every development project eventually meets its critics—but opposition doesn't have to become an obstacle. In this episode of Dirt to Development, we explore practical strategies for transforming project opponents into project allies, from effective neighborhood outreach and strategic concessions to building trust with community leaders and navigating the political realities of Arizona entitlements. Learn why the most successful rezonings aren't won through confrontation, but through collaboratio
Ep. 80 - Old Buildings, New Tricks: The Legal Playbook for Adaptive Reuse in Arizona (opens the original)
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Across Arizona, developers are transforming aging offices, obsolete retail centers, and underutilized commercial buildings into vibrant new destinations. But adaptive reuse projects often come with hidden challenges—from deed restrictions and zoning stipulations to parking deficiencies, building code upgrades, and neighborhood opposition. In this episode of Dirt to Development, we explore the legal, zoning, and entitlement strategies that can make or break an adaptive reuse project. Using real-w
Ep. 79 - Silicon Meets Site Plans: AI is Fast – But Can it Read the Room? (opens the original)
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Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about tools in commercial real estate, but what does it actually mean for developers, investors, brokers, and landowners? In this episode of Dirt to Development, we explores the growing role of AI in property due diligence, land acquisition, and real estate development. Adam discusses how AI is helping real estate professionals analyze data faster, streamline due diligence, evaluate opportunities more efficiently, and make more i
Ep. 78 - The Growth Advocate: Clark Princell on Housing, Politics, and Arizona’s Development Future (opens the original)
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Arizona continues to be one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but who is shaping the policies and conversations behind that growth? On this episode of Dirt to Development, we sit down with Clark Princell, President and CEO of Valley Partnership, to discuss the forces driving development across the Valley and the challenges that threaten to slow it down. From housing affordability and entitlement battles to infrastructure planning, legislative priorities, and the rise of neighborhood o
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