Dirt to Development

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.

From band camp to development guru...with Jason Larsen. How a random encounter at Disneyland led to an unexpected and successful career in land development.

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

Insight and perspective from an excellent civil servant - former Mayor, business executive, and state leader Jenn Daniels.

2024 legislative update on housing bills, resignations, and Adam messes up another word…again!

Why does it feel like every good development project is getting squashed by City traffic departments? If you want to get approvals, you need to hire the best traffic engineers early. Listen as we lament why City traffic departments are like Toby from the office… always killing the vibe.

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 langauge.

Two of our favorite City Managers - Patrick Banger and Kevin Phelps - share why Glendale and Gilbert are some of our favorite places to develop.

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.

We found some surprising nuggets sitting down with Connor Deveraux of CoStar Group in recapping the 2023 year and development sector trends.