https://www.develop901.com/podcastenGovernmentCopyright Develop 901https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/447f0cdb3e7b13e4b4cd2bbc2da108f4.jpghttps://www.develop901.com/podcastMon, 08 Jun 2026 19:28:04 +0000Develop 901Develop 901develop901@memphistn.govStarting a DIY project at home or even opening a new business can be daunting, especially when you aren’t sure who to talk to or where to start. Join our rotating hosts as they sit down with their colleagues and collaborative community partners to...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-heat-mapping-tracking-memphis-hottest-spots--72307067

The resulting data from this project is available to review on the Office of Sustainability and Resilience's website: https://www.shelbycountyosr.com/heatwatch2025

Have questions for Nicholas or Robin? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72307067Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:03 +0000Develop 901Host Nicholas Wardroup sits down with Sustainability Planner Robin Richardson to explore the 2025 Heat Watch Campaign and the massive community effort behind its large-scale heat‑mapping event. Robin explains how the project began, the local...

The resulting data from this project is available to review on the Office of Sustainability and Resilience's website: https://www.shelbycountyosr.com/heatwatch2025

Have questions for Nicholas or Robin? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>1818buildings,cooling,heat,mapping,memphis,planning,research,resilience,shelby,sustainabilityfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-inside-the-division-spotlight-series-sustainability-planner--71819666
Have any questions for Logan? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71819666Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:03 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Sustainability Planner Logan Landry about her role within the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, how her previous internship with the department made way for her current role, what types of projects she works on...
Have any questions for Logan? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1111action,canopy,change,climate,emissions,grants,greenhouse,heat,memphis,resilience,sustainabilityfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-mapping-the-future-together-part-2--71622887
This episode is the second part in a two-part series about the Unified Development Code (UDC) update and adoption process.

Have questions for Nicholas, Arista, or Chris? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71622887Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:03 +0000Develop 901Host Nicholas Wardroup interviews zoning consultants Arista Strungys and Chris Jennette of Camiros about their collaborative work with division staff planners for the Unified Development Code (UDC) update. They bring their collective decades of...
This episode is the second part in a two-part series about the Unified Development Code (UDC) update and adoption process.

Have questions for Nicholas, Arista, or Chris? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>2224camiros,consultant,county,development,growth,land,memphis,planning,shelby,use,zoningfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-the-mission-continues--70767968
Have questions for Brett or Nicholas? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70767968Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:02 +0000Develop 901Host Nicholas Wardroup sits down with the Division’s new Director, Brett Ragsdale, for a wide‑ranging conversation about his vision for the Division and what’s ahead for the team. Drawing on his experience as Zoning Administrator, Brett talks about...
Have questions for Brett or Nicholas? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.
]]>2411administration,codes,compliance,construction,development,division,growth,memphis,plan,planning,public,regulations,tennessee,zoningfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-mapping-the-future-together-part-1--69954281
This episode is the first part in a two-part series about the upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) update and adoption process.

Have questions for Nicholas, Christina, or Issac? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Memphis 3.0 website: www.memphis3point0.com

Unified Development Code (UDC) Update website: https://www.901udcupdate.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69954281Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:30:03 +0000Develop 901Host Nicholas Wardroup interviews Comprehensive Planning Administrator Christina Edingbourgh and Project Manager Isaac Bacon about infusing community voice into land use planning in Memphis and the upcoming Unified Development Code update affecting...
This episode is the first part in a two-part series about the upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) update and adoption process.

Have questions for Nicholas, Christina, or Issac? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Memphis 3.0 website: www.memphis3point0.com

Unified Development Code (UDC) Update website: https://www.901udcupdate.com/]]>2141community,comprehensive,future,housing,land,map,memphis,neighborhoods,planning,reform,regulation,use,zoningfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-public-parks-with-a-hidden-purpose--69438216
Updating park infrastructure involved working with community and government stakeholders on engineering and design, having publich outreach for project input, and applying for and managing federal disaster recovery grant funds. But the sum of this work continues to be evident in scenic parks with amenities that are prepared for future flooding issues.

Have questions for Nicholas, Leigh, or Dana? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69438216Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:09 +0000Develop 901Host Nicholas Wardroup interviews Office of Sustainability & Resilience (OSR) Administrator Leigh Huffman Moyer and Shelby County Department of Housing Planning and Programs Manager Dana Sjostrom about recent improvements made to parks in Memphis...
Updating park infrastructure involved working with community and government stakeholders on engineering and design, having publich outreach for project input, and applying for and managing federal disaster recovery grant funds. But the sum of this work continues to be evident in scenic parks with amenities that are prepared for future flooding issues.

Have questions for Nicholas, Leigh, or Dana? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>2351building,engineering,federal,flooding,future,grant,preventative,program,property,resilience,safety,sustainabilityfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-local-historic-districts-preservation-planning--68819009
Have questions for Nicholas, Ayse, or Margot? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68819009Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:08 +0000Develop 901Land Use Planner Nicholas Wardroup interviews Preservation Planners Ayse Penzes and Margot Payne about the role of the Memphis Landmarks Commission and the purpose of locally recognized historic district designations for residents in those districts....
Have questions for Nicholas, Ayse, or Margot? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>2001commission,historic,landmarks,local,memphis,preservation,registerfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-tiny-homes-big-questions-land-use-location-and-limitations--68420860
This episode complements part one in the series focused on local, state, and federal building code compliance related to modular and manufactured homes.

Have questions for Rita or Lucas? Or maybe you have a request for a multiple-part episode series? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68420860Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:30:08 +0000Develop 901For the conclusion of this two-part series on tiny homes, Building Official Rita Anderson interviews Land Use and Development Services Manager Lucas Skinner to discuss zoning compliance and historic district guidelines as they apply to tiny homes,...
This episode complements part one in the series focused on local, state, and federal building code compliance related to modular and manufactured homes.

Have questions for Rita or Lucas? Or maybe you have a request for a multiple-part episode series? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov!]]>1031building,code,compliance,homes,manufacted,modular,tiny,zoningfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-tiny-homes-big-questions-navigating-structural-standards-safety--67991351
This episode is the first in a two-part series focused on tiny homes and manufactured and modular housing in Memphis and Shelby County.

Have questions for Rita or Jim? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67991351Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:30:07 +0000Develop 901Building Official Rita Anderson interviews Director Jim Hightower of the Manufactured Housing, Modular, and Licensing section within the State of Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance. Jim expands upon the popular term "tiny home" and...
This episode is the first in a two-part series focused on tiny homes and manufactured and modular housing in Memphis and Shelby County.

Have questions for Rita or Jim? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>1216attainable,building,codes,compliance,homes,housing,hud,manufactured,modular,safety,tennessee,tinyfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-from-draft-to-approval-demystifying-plan-review--67646509
Have questions for Mario or John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67646509Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:30:08 +0000Develop 901Deputy Building Official Mario Moton interviews Senior Plans Examiner John to discuss the goals, responsibilities, and expertise of Plan Review, a team that reviews building plans to ensure they are code compliant long before any building permits are...
Have questions for Mario or John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. ]]>1110accela,architecture,blueprints,building,construction,developer,engineering,projectfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-demolitions--67241994
Have questions for Erica or Tony? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. 

Link to Fite Rd Demolition: https://youtube.com/shorts/0hMcRB_JT8o?feature=share]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67241994Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:30:07 +0000Develop 901Senior Building Inspector Tony Grashot interviews Plans Examiner Erica Rogers about the requirements for demolition permits and the differences between residential and commercial demolition projects. Tony brings his background as a commercial...
Have questions for Erica or Tony? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode. 

Link to Fite Rd Demolition: https://youtube.com/shorts/0hMcRB_JT8o?feature=share]]>1577blueprints,certification,codes,construction,demolition,engineering,explosives,inspection,safetyfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-signs-billboards-and-zoning-compliance--66883254
Have questions for any Antwone? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66883254Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:02:16 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Senior Signs & Zoning Inspector Antwone Smith about the signs, billboards, and zoning regulations that he and his team enforce and that they tend to educate and inform customers about while in the field. While...
Have questions for any Antwone? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1896billboards,compliance,construction,customers,enforcement,inspections,inspectors,residents,signs,zoningfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-inside-the-division-spotlight-series-land-use-planner--66315639
Have questions for any Nicholas? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66315639Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:30:09 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Land Use Planner Nicholas Wardroup about his position within the division, especially related to working with the public and elected officials; his experience in transitioning from a graduate intern to his current...
Have questions for any Nicholas? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1031board,building,code,commercial,council,developer,land,memphis,planning,property,residential,shelby,tennessee,urban,zoningfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-plumbing-inspections--65728999
Have questions for any John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65728999Mon, 05 May 2025 11:30:09 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Chief Plumbing Inspector John Bowman about his work experience in the plumbing trade, the common types of inspections that Plumbing Inspectors handle, and what homeowners need to consider before deciding to begin any...
Have questions for any John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1801apartment,building,commercial,construction,historic,homes,house,inspection,lead,permit,pipes,plumbing,renovation,repair,science,treesfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-on-the-line-insights-from-the-field--65319273
Have questions for any of the featured staff members? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65319273Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:30:07 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller calls Division staff members—some of whom are previous guests—to answer listener-submitted questions related to the Lead Hazard Control Program, the importance of verifying your contractor’s license credentials, the necessity of...
Have questions for any of the featured staff members? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>1321application,awareness,building,construction,daycare,in-home,lead,license,permits,planning,regulations,zoningfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-memphis-3-0-and-you--64650202
Have questions for John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64650202Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:30:07 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Division Director John Zeanah about the Memphis 3.0 Plan, the comprehensive plan for the City of Memphis, and why having a comprehensive plan--and consistently updating it--is important when considering future...
Have questions for John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>2236business,comprehensive,development,growth,infrastructure,longrange,memphis,municipal,planning,policy,public,urbanfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-inside-the-division-spotlight-series-finance--64155053
Have questions for Brenda? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64155053Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:30:07 +0000Develop 901For the first episode in the Inside the Division Spotlight Series, Producer Breana Miller interviews Finance Manager Brenda Gipson about her experience working for Shelby County Government, her experience in handling finances for a joint city and...
Have questions for Brenda? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>841budget,finance,fund,government,operationsfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-ups-and-downs-of-elevator-inspections--63480525
Have questions for Grant or Josh? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63480525Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:30:07 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Senior Elevator Inspector Grant Pazderka and Elevator Inspector Josh Norman about elevator inspections that occur throughout Memphis and Shelby County in new construction and in already occupied buildings. Grant and...
Have questions for Grant or Josh? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode]]>1511building,construction,elevator,elevators,enforcement,escalators,inspections,maintenance,pump,safetyfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-land-use-zoning--63016908
Have questions for Chip or Jeffrey? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63016908Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:30:07 +0000Develop 901Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Penzes interviews fellow Deputy Administrator Chip Saliba about his knowledge and experience in permitted land uses and local zoning provisions. Chip explains why zoning is a necessity for orderly development and how...
Have questions for Chip or Jeffrey? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>901building,business,code,developer,development,entrepreneur,land,permit,planning,research,urban,zoningfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-building-inspections--62613788
Have questions for Kevin? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62613788Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:30:02 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Chief Building Inspector Kevin Dulin about the importance of building inspections and how inspectors sometimes act as a final check for other trade inspections. He also discusses his years of experience as a building...
Have questions for Kevin? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1277building,code,commercial,compliance,construction,development,fire,homes,inspection,inspector,properties,property,safety,standardsfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-building-safety-and-fire-prevention--62237947
Have questions for Rita and Dr. Lamar? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62237947Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:30:02 +0000Develop 901Building Official Rita Anderson interviews Assistant Fire Marshall Dr. Angelo Lamar about fire safety and prevention and how the Memphis Fire Department collaborates with DPD during the permit review process. Have questions for Rita and Dr. Lamar?...
Have questions for Rita and Dr. Lamar? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1356building,business,codes,commercial,fire,homes,memphis,prevention,protection,residential,safetyfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-electrical-inspections--61251777
Have questions for Ron or Bo? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61251777Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:30:02 +0000Develop 901Construction Enforcement Administrator Ron Bethea interviews Chief Electrical Inspector Bo Cates about the importance of electrical inspections, for both residential and commercial projects; the significance of growing the Electrical trade; and the...
Have questions for Ron or Bo? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>2013apprenticeship,building,code,construction,electrical,electricity,fire,ibew,iec,inspector,mgm,safety,trade,vocationfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-an-architect-s-perspective--60902299
Have questions for Tony? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60902299Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:30:02 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller sits down with local architect Tony Pellicciotti to discuss the widely anticipated Sterick Building project, the signifiance of adaptive reuse for older Memphis buildings, and what it's like to work with the Division of Planning...
Have questions for Tony? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>2069adaptive,architecture,design,historic,memphis,reuse,shelby,sterickfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-develop-901-portal-implementation--60543160
Have questions for Nidia? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60543160Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:30:03 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Division Deputy Director Nidia Logan-Robinson about her work in leading the effort for the implementation of the Develop 901 Citizen Portal, the online permit system used by the Memphis and Shelby County Division of...
Have questions for Nidia? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1577accela,architecture,construction,government,memphis,permits,permitting,planning,shelbyfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-neighborhood-reports-and-requests--60214603
Have questions for Steve? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60214603Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:30:04 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Steve Shular, Special Assistant to the City Mayor, about the work he does with the 311 Department and local neighborhood associations to help keep Memphis beautiful and safe for its residents. Have questions for...
Have questions for Steve? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>2206311,city,cleanup,code,enforcement,improvement,memphis,neighborhoodfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-lead-remediation-in-homes--59785893
Have questions for Anita or Scott? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59785893Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:04 +0000Develop 901Housing Administrator Scott Walkup interviews Program Manager Anita Tate about the Shelby County Department of Housing's Lead Hazard Control Program, discussing the harm caused by lead paints to children and how this program is helping residents in...
Have questions for Anita or Scott? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>991brain,child,development,health,hud,lead,memphis,paint,reductionfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-mechanical-inspections--59131083
Have questions for Arthur? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59131083Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:02 +0000Develop 901Producer Breana Miller interviews Mechanical Inspector Arthur Hammontree about what types of projects are often inspected by the Mechanical department and how inspections help to ensure safe buildings and structures. Have questions for Arthur? Email...
Have questions for Arthur? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.]]>1437false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer--58892738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58892738Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:13:07 +0000Develop 901Join us each month for new episodes of The Building Beat to find out what you can do in our corner of Tennessee.48falsetrailer