The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

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Environmental project managers Danielle Vail and Sarah Johnson from Kimley-Horn join Ryan to discuss why environmental due diligence should begin before land is purchased. They discuss wetlands, protected species, permitting timelines, and how developers can avoid costly delays.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-environmental-due-diligence-matters-with-danielle-vail-sarah-johnson-tlp182 

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This show was recorded in partnership with Ladies in Land, a national organization dedicated to advancing women in the land development industry. Learn more at https://www.ladiesinland.com. 

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Ryan and Charles discuss the delayed lumber tariff relief, the latest new home sales data from Zonda, and why the nation's largest builders continue gaining market share. They also talk about affordability, builder incentives, and what these trends could mean for the future of homebuilding.

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Ryan sits down with Jay Knight, author of “Zoned Out: How Cities and Counties Make Homes Unaffordable,” to discuss why housing has become harder to afford and how zoning, regulations, and permitting delays impact the cost of homes. Jay shares what communities can do to create more housing options for the people who live and work there.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-cities-and-counties-make-homes-unaffordable-with-jay-knight-tlp180

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Affordable housing expert Kevin Day joins Ryan to discuss why manufactured housing deserves a second look. They cover the challenges of today's housing market, zoning barriers, financing tools, and how modern manufactured home communities could help create more attainable homeownership.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/future-of-manufactured-housing-with-kevin-day-tlp179

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Ryan and Charles dig into three industry stories: the growing use of land banking, the latest housing starts data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and recent housing reform wins that could help speed up development across several states.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-land-banking-hits-41-apartment-starts-surge-and-states-push-housing-reform-tlp178

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Many developers think USDA financing is only for farms and ranches. Jordan Blanchard explains how USDA Rural Development loan programs can help finance hotels, industrial projects, mixed-use developments, and other commercial projects in qualifying rural communities.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-usda-rural-development-loans-work-with-jordan-blanchard-tlp177

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Colby Cox shares how Convergence Communities approaches master planned developments by focusing on connection, thoughtful design, and long-term value. He also explains the challenges facing housing affordability and the ideas his team is testing to make homeownership more accessible.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-great-neighborhoods-dont-happen-by-accident-with-colby-cox-tlp176

Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.

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Ryan and Charles dig into four land development and housing topics, including a new federal housing bill, housing inventory trends, the growing cost gap between renting and buying, and a major redevelopment of a former military base.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-buying-vs-renting-former-military-land-tlp175

Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Learn more at https://letsgroov.com/demo.

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Charles Tofferi joins Ryan to discuss why developers should involve contractors earlier, how better communication leads to better projects, and what separates great contractor relationships from costly ones. He also shares lessons from the field and practical advice for successful site development.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/pre-construction-lessons-every-developer-should-know-with-charles-tofferi-tlp174

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Land use attorney and DarrowEverett partner Kelley Morris Salvatore joins Ryan to discuss how developers can work more effectively with municipalities, avoid common approval mistakes, and navigate today's housing development challenges. She shares lessons from nearly 30 years in land use law, along with insights gained from working on both the public and private sides of development.

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https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-role-of-a-land-use-attorney-in-development-with-kelley-morris-salvatore-tlp173

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