Dirt to Development

With all the wild headlines about groundwater limiting new development, it's time to set the record straight. In Arizona, water and development go hand in hand. But it's not doom and gloom as so many national headlines erroneously claim  Get the facts with Jason, Adam, and Michelle Van Quathem, a water law attorney in Arizona.

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Securing project financing is just as important as securing the land use entitlements. Without it, you've got nothing.  George Weisz and Neill LeCorgne from Scottsdale Community Bank give us a peak on the creation of a community bank and how it serves underbanked communities.

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While our zoning case work creates headlines, reporting on it is better left to journalistic experts like Roland Murphy, AZBEX Digital Magazine. We hope you enjoy a different take on the Dirt to Development podcast with an expert in covering real estate news

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Liquor laws are often an afterthought when it comes to rezoning new property but sophisticated developers know to tackle that issue early in their due diligence phase, precisely what Withey Morris Baugh can help solve. In this episdoe we share practical advice and great stories to help you navigate Arizona liquor laws before building new developments.

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When Senator Steve Kaiser proposed legislation to dramatically change zoning laws in 2022, it created huge shockwaves across Arizona towns and cities.  A second attempt in 2023, created a similar reaction before the proposed legislation eventually lost steam at the state capital.  The motive were noble though, and driven by a cause to provide better access to housing and remove barriers that impede new development.  We were delighted to record this conversation with Senator Kaiser during the middle of that fiery debate among policymakers on a highly critical issue in Arizona.

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Development might seem repetitive, like jumping a rope, but there are plenty of areas where you can get tripped up.  Recessions, raising equity, obtaining entitlements, securing financing, etc. can all become huge hurdles, but the best developers always find a way to succeed.  Listen in as Larry Pobuda shares how he has created success in both the best, and worst, economic conditions.

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Among the factors to consider in creating a site plan, one that is often overlooked is crime prevention and threat assessment.  Listen as Shawn Prinkey from Prinkey Consulting shares how developers should reconsider this aspect early in their site plan design process.

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Not all sites are created equal and some require serious problem solving with local land use counsel.  Scott Whittington from Avalon Development share how he was once the office King of Albuquerque and how he pivoted towards retail sites across Arizona with the help of his favorite zoning attorneys.

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The Design Review Board is a step in the entitlement process but it can be tricky to win over.  Depending on the quality of the design, it can either be a comedy roast for a poorly designed project, or a coronation for great development.  In this episode we debate the merits of the DRB with a current DRB board member Scott Thomas and local architect Korey Wilkes.

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As anti-multifamily housing opponents become louder and more effective, it was only a matter of time before the pendulum swung back harder.  SB 1117 is a senate bill pending in the Arizona Legislature which has the potential to stymie public engagement and severely limit local zoning control.  Is this a good thing? Listen as we debate SB1117 and its merits.

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