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 best, "I'm sure the sports bar served better wings, but we dispense way better advice.” Join us in the journey of this office flip.

Whether you are a developer, planner, municipal official, or land use attorney, this episode offers practical insights into when a condition crosses the line—and how proportionality appeals can help restore balance between legitimate public interests and private property rights. 

Tune in as we unpack the legal framework, real-world implications, and strategic considerations behind one of the most important doctrines in modern land use law.

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.

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 goes, where there is a will, there is a way.

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 know they understand the facts.  

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 know they understand the facts.  

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 know they understand the facts.