{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind the Build","title":"It Takes a Team The Real Story Behind Great Development","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2143,"description":"Urban planning is never just about land, it’s about people, politics, and the delicate balance between vision and reality. In this episode of Behind the Build, Chuck Goddard brings decades of experience in planning, development, and public service to the table, offering a candid look at what it takes to move projects forward in complex environments.\nFrom navigating approvals to managing community expectations, Chuck shares the real-world challenges behind development, and the emotional and political layers that often go unseen. Through stories of both setbacks and successes, he reveals how relationship-building, trust, and thoughtful leadership are at the core of meaningful progress.\nThis conversation is a must-listen for developers, planners, and anyone interested in how cities grow and evolve. Because at the heart of every successful project is a deep understanding of community, and the ability to lead through complexity with integrity.\nBill 4447 - Provincial LegislationBC HousingUrban Planning Courses - ASLAGreat Cities Initiative\nGuest Chuck Goddard:\n\nCharles R. Goddard serves as President, Development & Land Acquisition at Woodlock Developments, leading strategic real estate initiatives. With nearly 35 years of planning and development expertise, he brings deep institutional knowledge from senior roles at the City of Maple Ridge, where he directed planning and development operations. His career spans multiple British Columbia municipalities, including Port Coquitlam, Salmon Arm, and Surrey, where he shaped urban planning policy and managed complex development projects. Goddard's transition to private development reflects his comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, land acquisition strategy, and project execution.\n\nMeet your hosts.\nDuane Siegrist,  Architect. Builder. Connector.\n\nDuane Siegrist is all about bridging big ideas with real results that work.  For over two decades he built a trusted reputation and strong relationships in the building...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3y8sEtHd4x_3cHqReE9dKwW5HZmOgbZEk8Pxil3dmE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MjYw/MTZhZTdkMGQ5OTA3/YjlmZTc2NjU0MjE4/ZGNjMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}