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What does it mean to build small and what are the economic benefits?
Our 2024 Lost Spaces Conference Keynote Speaker : Jim Heid of Craft Development. Jim has led the small scale developers forum for 20 years. Through this initiatives Jim has travelled the country helping local developers understand how to unlock economic potential through building small.
Listen in as he explains his philosophy for developing at the neighborhood scale as a pathway to sustainability.
Connecting Corridors Fireside Chat : Alternative sources of funding for real estate development
In our quest to create equitable pathways to revitalize communities, private financing has its limitations. Especially in the case of building homes and commerical spaces at the neighborhood scale and context. To accomplish this its going to take creative captial stacks to finance a built environment where everyone is able to live, work, and play.
We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization and how we can work to revitalize corridors throughout our community and yours as well as initiatives that you can participate in with us. You'll be joined by real estate broker Jason Hyman of The Office of Jason T. Hyman as he moderates a discussion among 3 experts in alternative funding sources. Hear from Jason Grant, program manager for LISC Houston, Nikki Knight program manager of The Greater Southeast Management District, and founder/developer of Commonplace, Atif Qadir, AIA for this years 1st fireside chat on connecting corridors.
Learn more about: Revitalization efforts happening along the Emancipation Avenue corridor Collaborative and strategic approaches to revitalizing commercial corridors Funding and resources for projects with community impact (TIRZ, Public, Quasi, philanthropic)
Do the Things that Matter! administered by The 3rd Ward Real Estate Council
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How Guerrilla Urbanism is Shaping Cities | CNU On The Park Bench Insight
How can I go about purchasing commercial property?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
Why is it important to connect with other local developers?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
How does building generational wealth play into real estate development?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
How do you connect with real estate development mentors?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
What role does commercial real estate play in developing communities?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
How can I get involved in real estate development?
Gentrification has become a trending term as affordability decreases across the country. In many cases residents are finding ways to be a part of rebuilding their community by acquiring and developing land. Their actions are becoming what many are starting to realize is a major catalyst of shaping the community you want to see.
Listen to 3 local Houston developers as they share their thoughts and experiences in developing their community. They discuss the complexities, benefits, and topics to focus on if you're interested in changing your community as a developer. Tiffany Ryland of Arvo Realty sits on the panel to highlight a communities role from her role as a commercial real estate advisor. Donovan Adesoro, a residential developer gives insight to the importance of financing. Last, Mel Young, another residential developer weighs in on generational wealth building.
How do you implement long term impact through real estate development?
Our 2023 Lost Spaces Conference featured Maggie Parker as our keynote speaker. In addition to changing the narrative of development in the Dallas area, she has also built a platform for other black developers to access resources they need to build their communities.
Listen in as she explains her strategy for developing a laser focused strategy to buy and build your neighborhood.
Local experts explain ways to impact gentrifying communities at the political and ground level
As the entire country struggles to find ways to manage declining housing affordability and changing communities, we are finding collaborative forums as a catalyst for idea generation and partnerships. As part of the 2022 Lost Spaces Conference, a panel of experts and practitioners shared ways everyone begin to collaborate and impact their communities. Focused on empowering local developers to take control of their gentrifying communities, organizers presented a panel intertwined with political, community, and practice all rooted in real estate.
Joined by Council Member Tiffany Thomas of District F, attendees were able to understand how to begin shaping development through policy. Midtown Redevelopment Authority board and housing advocate member, Zoe Middleton and economic development advocate, Creative Group Economics founder. Lloyd Ford talked about grass root activities to influence resources. Real Estate Broker and urban planner, Jason Hyman shared his view on the market and how to challenge it. Last, CEO of The Houston Land Bank, Christa Stoneham was able to highlight tools that can be instrumental in stabilizing communities. Moderated by communications strategist and Interim Director of The 3rd Ward Real Estate Council, Brittany Hyman you'll find the discussion a great 1st step in shifting your mindset towards reclaiming communities how to start today.
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