Keynote: Doing Development Different

A pragmatic, place-led strategy rooted in small-scale, incremental projects to unlock variety, gentle density, and local economic strength—without sacrificing a bigger vision. Through case studies and actionable steps, learn how the Building Small approach leverages rapidly changing zoning, new forms of capital, and a locally rooted entrepreneurial ethos to build trust and more authentic places. Whether revitalizing main streets or suburban steps, adding infill housing, or reusing existing assets, this session equips you to move from idea to implementation, and start thinking about measuring success by outcomes, not square feet.