Meeting/Event Information

Cities in Evolution: Can we say “yes” in our own backyard?

This luncheon will delve into recent sweeping changes in land use codes across the State requiring cities to allow higher density to provide Middle Housing. We'll discuss the evolving urban landscape, specifically addressing affordability and the upcoming population density that will transform retail, office, and workplace decisions. Key discussion points will include imminent transformations in urban form and economics, and their effects on retail, office, and employment hubs.

Briana Rader
Mattamy Homes

Briana Rader is a respected leader in Southern Arizona real estate and land acquisition, with a career that has helped shape the Tucson housing market. Since joining Mattamy Tucson’s land team in 2021, she has played a key role in expanding the company’s regional presence, overseeing acquisition, entitlement, engineering, platting, and project management for future home communities. Known for her strategic mindset and strong relationship-building skills, Briana works closely with consultants, engineers, brokers, landowners, and local jurisdictions to bring projects to life.

Her background includes experience with Deloitte & Touche, Cole Real Estate Investments, Walton Development & Management, and KB Home California, where she built expertise in real estate finance, market analysis, acquisition, and planning. Since returning to Tucson in 2014, she has acquired, entitled, and managed thousands of lots across Southern Arizona.

A fifth-generation Southern Arizonan, Briana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona and an MBA in Finance from Grand Canyon University. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, Rob, and their children, Mikey and Mollee, and volunteers with Faith Community Church and Academy.

Lisa Bowers
Sonoran Development Consulting

With over 25 years in the industry, Lisa Bowers is Tucson’s foremost expert on permit and project processing within Southern Arizona. Through the last two decades, she has not only expanded her company’s offerings but also established herself as a leader and a voice for jurisdictional issues in the development community. Lisa has worked to create a bridge between clients and municipal officials that has become invaluable for the private development community. Throughout her career, Lisa has worked with all ranges of projects from residential additions all the way up to high-rise multi-family projects providing market-rate housing. Currently, she is working with the Capstone project at Speedway & Euclid as well as the much-anticipated Speedway & Campbell development that was recently announced as UofA housing. 

In 2023, Lisa expanded her repertoire by partnering with local architect, Valerie Lane, to create The Urban Infill Project (UIP). UIP has established itself as the leader in connecting resources to homeowners and has established an easy-to-follow process for building small-scale infill housing. By offering pre-permitted building plans, Lisa and UIP have once again led the industry in swiftly navigating the permitting obstacles to offer a faster solution for housing.

Lexy Wellot
The Planning Center

Lexy Wellott is a Principal at The Planning Center, where she manages over 20 projects at various stages in the entitlement process and specializes in the intersection of land planning, public policy, and site design, bringing projects from concept to construction. With over eight years at The Planning Center, Lexy has built a reputation for her analytical approach to complex planning challenges and her ability to navigate the development process. Lexy is originally from Corona, California, and holds degrees from the University of Oregon and the University of Arizona. She also serves as a Commissioner on the City of Tucson Planning Commission.

The last day to register for the upcoming luncheon is March 5th, 2026 by noon. Please be advised that no refunds will be issued after this date.
Walk-ins will be admitted after 12:00 PM, space permitting, with an additional $10 charge.

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