2023 Land Use Update: Economic Development, Water, Housing & More

During the first session, experts in planning and economic development will discuss the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Discussion will revolve around the nexus of planning and economic development and will feature how TSMC is a key driver for both and what its impact means for the future of Phoenix.

The potential for future low-runoff conditions in Arizona and limitations on water use are coming key parts of the development discussion. In the second session, three water experts will discuss what non-experts in the development community need to know—how we got here, what to expect, and where we should be paying attention.

The lunch hour will feature keynote remarks from Joy Rich, AICP.  Joy recently retired as County Manager of Maricopa County after a distinguished career in planning and governance. She will reflect on her experiences and explain how planning does (and does not) fit well with management.  

The afternoon begins with an exploration of innovative affordable housing tools from three of the state’s major cities.  This will be followed by a discussion on sustainable development, with a focus on resilience hubs and parking for livable communities.  Our day ends with our annual overview of current land use legislation and case law.

We look forward to seeing you in person this year!

Seminar co-chairs:
Cameron Artigue, Gammage & Burnham 
Hannah Bleam, AICP, Land Use Planner, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC
Christina Rubalcava, Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Flagstaff

Faculty: 
Nicole Antonopoulos, City of Flagstaff Sustainability Director
Alexandra Arboleda, Attorney & Board Vice President, Central Arizona Water Conservation District
Joshua Bednarek, City of Phoenix Planning Director
Tom Dorn, Dorn Group
Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe Interim Sustainability Director
Alex Hayes, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC
Christine Mackay, City of Phoenix Economic Development Director
Jason Morris, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC
Samantha Keating, City of Phoenix Deputy Housing Director
Koren Manning, City of Tucson Planning Administrator
Michelle McNulty, City of Flagstaff Planning Director
Jennifer Mikelson, City of Flagstaff Housing Analyst
Dr. Sharon Megdal, Director, Water Resources Research Center, U of A 
Sarah Meggison, AICP, City of Tucson Housing Development Manager
Genevieve Pearthree, City of Flagstaff Resilience Analyst    
Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy 
Joy Rich, AICP

See Handouts for full agenda.

The Early Registration Rate will expire at 5:00pm on June 2, 2023. After that the price will increase to $289.  Cancellations must be submitted by 5:00pm on June 5, 2023.

Do you have a copy of the latest edition of Arizona Land Use Law. See details and order information here.