Learn what city and agency leaders can do to lower barriers to small-scale development, such as ADUs, duplexes, townhouses, and fourplexes. Sessions are led by facilitators with real-world experience in both local government and the development of small-scale infill projects. Sessions take place over six weeks and include virtual peer learning sessions, group office hours, and closed-door coaching for you and your team.
There are five virtual peer learning sessions. These are supplemented by group office hours where attendees can dive into detail with subject matter experts. The course also includes private coaching sessions, available for attendees and a small group of their coworkers or collaborators.
Graduates of the course are encouraged to share their experience at a capstone event taking place at a national NLC conference.
Both course facilitators are present for all peer learning sessions. At least one course facilitator will be present for all office and coaching hours.
- Lauren Lowery, National League of Cities
- Matthew Petty, Incremental Development Alliance (IncDev)
Matthew Petty served 13 years as councilmember for Fayetteville, Arkansas, and he is now a planner working on pre-approved building programs. He has written or co-written reforms for ADUs, food trucks, townhouses, lot splits, pocket neighborhoods, and more. He has also taught small-scale development with IncDev since 2016 and served on the board since 2022.
IncDev Faculty and Members, including peers from local governments, active small-scale developers, and expert advocates.
Registration closes February 6, 2025.
Pricing: $1,500
Class Format: Live Instruction
For questions, contact university@nlc.org.