Land to Lots

Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability

Land to Lots is a business podcast hosted by Carter Froelich, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Carter Froelich hosts Land to Lots, a business show with 107 episodes published.

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  E107- Interview with Charley Freericks on Teravalis: Part 1

  Aug 6, 202642 min

  In Episode 107 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast, Carter Froelich talks with Charley Freericks, President of the Arizona Region of Howard Hughes Communiti es , about Teravalis , a 37,000-plus acre master plan community in Buckeye, Arizona. Charley shares how he got his start in the land business at Grubb & Ellis in 1983 and the path that followed through Talley Industries, DMB, and Catellus, where he led the Novus Innovation Corridor on ASU's Tempe campus. He also explains how his long history with the Douglas Ranch property ultimately brought him out of retirement to lead Teravalis for Howard Hughes. Carter and Charley then discuss the project Howard Hughes inherited, including outdated zoning and development agreements that required a major entitlement rewrite . They also cover Howard Hughes' long-term ownership model, the land-use strategy behind Teravalis ' 100-year buildout, Peter Calthorpe's plan for approximately 12 villages, and the infrastructure and bridge-sequencing decisions guiding the project's next phase of growth . In this episode, you'll learn: How Charley Freericks' decades of experience in land development and his longstanding connection to the Douglas Ranch property led him out of retirement to join Howard Hughes in 2024. Why the original Douglas Ranch and Trillium entitlements required a nearly 500-page rewrite before development of Teravalis could move forward. How Howard Hughes' long-term ownership model differs from the traditional merchant-build approach used by many master plan developers. How land use budgeting gives Howard Hughes the flexibility to adjust residential, retail, office, and multifamily uses throughout Teravalis ' 100-year buildout. How Teravalis is planning for neighborhood retail, mixed-use commercial districts, and the future development of downtown Floreo . How Peter Calthorpe's land plan divided Teravalis into approximately 12 villages and sequenced growth around the Hassayampa River and existing infrastructure. Why bridge costs and the development opportunities they unlock are central to determining where Teravalis expands next. Show Notes Charley Freericks Contact Information - W - https://www.teravalis.com/ O - [ 602-834-9100 ] E - [ Charley.Freericks@HowardHughes.com ] Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project. Hold a 1 Hour Complimentary Project Vision™ and DOS Worksheet for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and schedule a complimentary 1-hour Project Vision™ and DOS conversation for your project which will result in a high-level Project Path & Plan™ for your project. (Note: Projects should be of 250 acres or more). Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160

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  E106- Interview with Chris Meany on Treasure Island: Part 2

  Jul 14, 202642 min

  In Episode 10 6 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast , Carter continues his conversation with Chris Meany, founding member of Wilson Meany , on the history, structure, infrastructure, financing, and entitlement complexity behind Treasure Island . Chris shares the unique history of Treasure Island, from its origins as a man-made island and planned municipal airport to its role as the site of the Golden Gate International Exposition and later as a naval station. Carter and Chris then discuss the complicated public-private structure behind the redevelopment, including the BRAC process, public trust issues, infrastructure financing, tax increment, sea level rise planning, and the broader challenges of building housing in California . In this episode, you'll learn: The history of Treasure Island, including its origins as a man-made island, planned airport, World's Fair site, and naval station. How the BRAC process shaped the transfer and redevelopment of the former military base. Why public trust land issues created a unique ownership and entitlement structure for the project. How the Treasure Island team approached seismic safety, ground improvement, sea level rise, and long-term infrastructure resilience. Why the project's CFD was structured to help fund future sea level rise adaptation. How tax increment and infrastructure financing districts became essential to funding the project after redevelopment agencies were eliminated in California. The importance of certainty, flexibility, and transparency when negotiating complex public-private development agreements. How CEQA, mission creep, and rising construction costs continue to impact housing production in California. Why Chris believes California must address the cost of building housing, not just the entitlement process Show Notes Chris Meany Contact Information – O – 415 905 5300 W – https://wilsonmeany.com/ Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to R educe, E liminate and D efer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS ") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Contact Curry Froelich for more information. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160

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  E105 – Interview with Chris Meany on Treasure Island: Part 1

  Jul 9, 202631 min

  In this episode, Carter talks with Chris Meany, founding member of Wilson Meany , about the vision, planning, and complexity behind Treasure Island , one of the most ambitious urban infill redevelopment projects in California. Chris shares his path into real estate development, including what first drew him to building "real things," and reflects on Wilson Meany's work on some of California's most iconic projects, including the San Francisco Ferry Building. From there, Carter and Chris begin unpacking the story of Treasure Island, the former naval station in San Francisco Bay that is being transformed into a major mixed-use, mixed-income community. In this episode, you'll learn: How Chris Meany got started in real estate development and placemaking. The story behind Wilson Meany's role in the San Francisco Ferry Building. How Treasure Island evolved from a former naval base into a generational redevelopment opportunity. Why San Francisco viewed Treasure Island as a chance to create a new residential district without the same neighborhood opposition seen in other parts of the city. How the master planning team approached density, open space, affordability, transportation, and environmental goals. Why the ferry connection to downtown San Francisco became central to the project's planning strategy. How CEQA and entitlement challenges continue to impact large-scale housing and development in California. Show Notes Chris Meany Contact Information – O – 415 905 5300 E – Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: (NOTE – PICK 4) Prepare a Texas MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond Analysis ® for your Project – If you have a project in Texas with a MUD, MMD or similar district contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary Launch Bond analysis for your project. Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project. Hold a 1 Hour Complimentary Project Vision™ and DOS Worksheet for your Project - If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact C arter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and schedule a complimentary 1-hour Project Vision™ and DOS conversation for your project which will result in a high-level Project Path & Plan™ for your project. ( Note: Projects should be of 250 acres or more ). Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to R educe, E liminate and D efer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS ") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Contact Curry Froelich for more information. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160

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  E104- Making Texas Dirt Pencil: Land, Capital, and Districts

  Jun 25, 20261h 3m

  In Episode 104 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast, Carter Froelich is joined by colleagues from Land Advisors Organization and Land Advisors Capital for a candid discussion on what it takes to make land transactions work in today's Texas market. The group shares what they are seeing across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston, including where deals are still moving, where builders are pulling back, and why transactions are taking more work than they did a few years ago. While Texas remains a growth market, today's projects need a clear path through entitlements, a realistic capital plan, and a thoughtful approach to district financing. The conversation breaks down what is working, what is slowing deals down, and how tools like the Launch Bond® are helping developers move projects forward . In this episode , you'll learn: How land deals are being underwritten across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Why proven submarkets, school districts, infill locations, and entitlement certainty are becoming increasingly important. How sellers are adjusting to today's market through longer timelines, pricing resets, and more flexible deal structures. Why public finance tools such as MUDs, PIDs, TIRZs, and related districts remain critical to making Texas projects pencil. How private lenders, equity providers, and lot banking structures are adapting to current market realities. Why developers, lenders, and bond buyers are placing greater emphasis on certainty, absorption, infrastructure timing, and real project fundamentals. How the Launch Bond® is changing the landscape for Texas MUD forward funding by accelerating future reimbursements into current project cash flow. Real-world examples of how land brokerage, capital, and infrastructure finance came together on Texas projects including La Segarra, Wildflower Ranch, and Atwater. What Texas market participants expect over the next 12 to 18 months . Show Notes Carter Froelich P – 480-828-9555 E – carter@launch-dfa.com Josh Cameron P – 512-327-3010 E – jcameron@landadvisors.com Brett Greene P – 512-855-7525 E – bgreene@landadvisorscapital.com Hal Guggolz P – 512-327-3010 E – hguggolz@landadvisors.com Duane Heckmann P – 713-647-7800 E – dheckmann@landadvisors.com Kirk Laguarta P – 713-647-7800 E – klaguarta@landadvisors.com Austin Reilly P – 817-789-4696 E – areilly@landadvisors.com Josh Watson P – 214-550-1550 E – jwatson@landadvisors.com Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: (NOTE – PICK 4) Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to R educe, E liminate and D efer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS ") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Contact Curry Froelich for more information. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots ™ book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160

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  E103 – Interview with James Hamill and Robert Williams on California's SCIP Program, Part 2

  Jun 11, 202626 min

  In this episode of the Land to Lots™ Podcast, Carter Froelich continues his discussion with James Hamill, Managing Director of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority , and Bob Williams, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets , on the practical mechanics of using California's Statewide Community Infrastructure Program . This episode takes a deeper look at how SCIP proceeds are incorporated into a project pro forma , the difference between financing fees and financing infrastructure, and the timing considerations developers and builders should understand before entering the program. James and Bob also discuss how agencies participate in SCIP, when taxable bonds may be used, and why the program can be a competitive advantage for both developers and municipalities looking to support growth. In Part 2 of this conversation, you'll learn: How developers should think about timing bond proceeds in the project pro forma. The difference between using SCIP to finance impact fees versus public infrastructure. Why infrastructure reimbursement typically requires completed improvements, agency inspection, and approved requisitions. Why using SCIP proceeds as construction financing is difficult under California public works requirements. How fee credits and reimbursements work when financing development impact fees. When taxable SCIP bonds may be used and how they differ from tax-exempt bonds. What steps are required for cities, counties, school districts, and special districts to participate in CSCDA and SCIP. Why SCIP can be a deciding factor in whether a project pencils for developers and builders. How municipalities can use SCIP as a tool to attract development without taking on the administrative burden of forming and managing districts themselves. The value of SCIP's flexibility for small, medium, and large projects across California . Show Notes James Hamill Contact Information W – https://cscda.org/contact/ O – (925) 476-5644 E – jhamill@cscda.org Bob Williams Contact Information W – https://www.rbccm.com/ O – (415) 445-8674 E – bob.williams@rbccm.com Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project : Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to R educe, E liminate and D efer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS ") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Contact Curry Froelich for more information. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160

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