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Welcome to 'The Land Development Podcast,' hosted by Ryan Glick, where we dive into the world of land development through engaging and candid conversations. With a background in technology and several years of experience working alongside land developers, Ryan brings out the unique perspectives of his guests. This podcast features in-depth discussions with developers and other professionals who play a pivotal role in shaping our communities. Each episode uncovers their personal stories and the behind-the-scenes details of their projects. 'The Land Development Podcast' is a space for learning and exploring the many aspects of land development. Whether you're a professional in the field, someone with a growing interest, or just curious about how land development impacts our world, this podcast has something for you. Tune in, subscribe, and join Ryan on this journey through the ever-evolving land development industry.

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/future-of-manufactured-housing-with-kevin-day-tlp179Join other developers in our land development community. Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-land-banking-hits-41-apartment-starts-surge-and-states-push-housing-reform-tlp178Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Want even more insightful land development content? Join our free community over at landdevpodcast.com.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account at https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-usda-rural-development-loans-work-with-jordan-blanchard-tlp177Join other developers in our land development community. Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-great-neighborhoods-dont-happen-by-accident-with-colby-cox-tlp176Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Join other developers in our land development community. Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-buying-vs-renting-former-military-land-tlp175Episode 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.Want even more insightful land development content? Join our free community over at landdevpodcast.com.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account at https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/pre-construction-lessons-every-developer-should-know-with-charles-tofferi-tlp174Join other developers in our land development community. Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-role-of-a-land-use-attorney-in-development-with-kelley-morris-salvatore-tlp173We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles break down the latest U.S. Census housing report, falling builder confidence, and what Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting signals for interest rates and the housing market moving forward.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-multifamily-pullback-builders-cut-prices-whats-next-for-rates-tlp172Want even more insightful land development content? Join our free community over at landdevpodcast.com.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account at https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Dan Grosswald, Division President of Southeast Florida at Mattamy Homes, joins Ryan to discuss what it takes to build successful master-planned communities. From walkable neighborhoods and community activation to leadership, planning, and long-term vision, Dan shares lessons learned from decades in homebuilding and development.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-community-matters-more-than-the-house-with-dan-grosswald-tlp171Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jerry Pesick joins the podcast to break down eminent domain, property tax appeals, and how developers can protect themselves when government projects affect their property. He shares lessons from more than 40 years of valuation litigation and explains what property owners should do before accepting an offer.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/eminent-domain-explained-for-developers-with-jerry-pesick-tlp170Episode 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.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast