August 21, 2025 at 12:30PM ET | 9:30AM PT
How much time and leverage have we given away trying to attract or win over outside developers? What if the power to revitalize your community has been in your hands all along? In this empowering and practical session, learn how nonprofit organizations, community coalitions, and grassroots leaders can take the reins on redevelopment – building spaces that reflect local values, retain local wealth, and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
We’ll cover the real-world skills, strategies, and capital tools needed to get started – from co-development models to investment crowdfunding to building your own downtown investment group. Whether you’re reviving one building or catalyzing an entire block, this session will help you step confidently into your role as a mission-driven developer.
