Dirt to Development

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.  

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. 

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. Listen as we reflect back on starting a career in land use and zoning law.

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Alex Pollack created a data-driven analytical approach to contracting.  Could it be useful in land use entitlements?

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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 as a tool to block zoning changes and halt new developments. This trend has raised concerns that referendum laws are being weaponized to obstruct economic development rather than serve as a check on government power. Listen in as this experience plays out in real time with VAI Resorts.

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Anatomy of a zoning case Pt.2: Building a winning strategy during the entitlements phase

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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 residential units as well as industrial, retail, and office spaces.  This truly is a story of dirt to development.

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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 Supervisors, helps guide developemnt to a Yes...and shows us how to be a big time movie star.

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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 Supervisors, helps guide developemnt to a Yes...and shows us how to be a big time movie star.