Dirt to Development

Withey Morris
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We've got a dirty secret. Quite a few actually, and you will only hear them on our new podcast called Dirt to Development. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at key development projects and the insane stories surrounding them. Stay tuned to listen to all the dirt on land use, development, and the inside politics of Arizona!

  1. JAN 29

    Ep. 71 - Community Outreach 101...with Tom Bilsten

    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.

    40 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Ep. 70 - The Toy Barn - A grown ass mancave...with Jason Phillips

    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.

    40 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    Ep. 69 - Shouting Loudly: Is Civic Discourse a Lost Art?

    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.

    53 min

  4. 09/16/2025

    Ep. 68 - Golf Course Conversions: Pulling off the impossible

    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.

    50 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Ep. 67 - Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

    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.

    41 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    Ep. 66 - Taking Punches...with Rich Zacher

    Like a cat, Rich Zacher has 9 (development) lives.  Listen as we go down memory lane with one of our favorite guests.

    50 min

  7. 08/27/2025

    Ep. 65 - Friends in the right places...with Steve Bowser

    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.

    41 min

  8. 08/05/2025

    Ep. 64 - Origin Stories: Zoning Attorney to Superhero...with Ben Tate and Alex Hayes

    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.

    47 min
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We've got a dirty secret. Quite a few actually, and you will only hear them on our new podcast called Dirt to Development. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at key development projects and the insane stories surrounding them. Stay tuned to listen to all the dirt on land use, development, and the inside politics of Arizona!

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  • Creator
    Withey Morris
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021, Withey Morris Baugh, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Dirt to Development