We represent developers from all stages of life, but every once in a while you need a reminder of how it all starts. Kristian Cotta from Hungry Investments tells his origin story, and why ground-up development had both growing pains and big wins.

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Arizona is growing—and the rules for getting that growth built are changing fast. In this episode, Adam Baugh takes a look at six land use trends reshaping Arizona in 2026, from the growing tug-of-war between state and local control to infrastructure-driven entitlements, data center battles, creative housing products, adaptive reuse and the continued evolution of PAD zoning. Whether you're a developer, landowner, planner, attorney, elected official—or someone who simply enjoys watching a good zoning hearing—this episode breaks down what's changing, why it matters, and what developers should be thinking about before they ever submit the application.

Every development project eventually meets its critics—but opposition doesn't have to become an obstacle. In this episode of Dirt to Development, we explore practical strategies for transforming project opponents into project allies, from effective neighborhood outreach and strategic concessions to building trust with community leaders and navigating the political realities of Arizona entitlements. Learn why the most successful rezonings aren't won through confrontation, but through collaboration, communication, and turning skeptics into supporters.