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• Ep. 13 On the Line: Insights from the Field

  Producer 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 building permits, the zoning compliance requirements for in-home daycares, and an explanation of why we use the Develop901 Citizen Portal. The final question is answered with second-time, in-studio guest Deputy Director Nidia Logan-Robinson.Have questions for any of the featured staff members? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode

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• Ep. 12 Memphis 3.0 and You

  Producer Breana Miller interviews Division Director John Zeanah about 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 development and growth in Memphis. John also details the significance of community input for the Memphis 3.0 Plan and what implementation of this comprehensive plan actually looks like for city residents.Have questions for John? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

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• Ep. 11 Inside the Division Spotlight Series: Finance

  For 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 county division, and how the Develop 901 Citizen Portal has become a key element of her daily duties. Brenda brings her accounting experience from private industry to her current position in government accounting and finance.Have questions for Brenda? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

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• Ep. 10 The Ups and Downs of Elevator Inspections

  Producer 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 Josh also share their experiences in working on elevators and their continued focus on elevator safety for both riders and technicians.Have questions for Grant or Josh? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode

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• Ep. 9 Land Use & Zoning

  Deputy 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 entreprenurs and developers can save themselves money and time by doing their duediligence concerning approved property uses.Have questions for Chip or Jeffrey? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

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