The 3rd Ward Real Estate Council invites you to an evening of connection, conversation, and community-building at our upcoming Neighborhood Developer Meetup.
This gathering is designed for developers, investors, Realtors®, lenders, planners, and advocates passionate about infill development and equitable growth. We are providing a direct bridge to the resources and funding needed to move your projects from vision to reality.
What You’ll Learn
Come discover how our various programs provide the tools and funding necessary to de-risk your development journey, with specific updates on our work along Emancipation Ave. and the Columbia Tap Trail:
Technical Assistance: Learn how to access expert guidance for your specific project hurdles.
Lot Activation Program: Discover how to secure funding for site clean-ups, building designs, and retail spaces specifically designed to activate vacant and blighted lots.
Predevelopment & Acquisition: Find out about available funding to help you acquire property and kickstart the early stages of your project.
Developer Accelerator Program: Learn about our expert-led cohort and get the details on our next application cycle.
Lost Spaces Conference: September 2026
A major highlight of this meetup is the planning of the Lost Spaces Conference. We are looking for dedicated leaders to help us organize and host this landmark event. We will discuss:
Volunteer Opportunities: Roles for the weekend of the conference.
On-Deck Committee: We are seeking individuals to join the core planning committee to help shape the agenda and logistics.
Event Schedule
Volunteer & Committee Meeting: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Focus: Lost Spaces Conference)
Main Meetup & Networking: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Who Should Attend:
Developers • Investors • Realtors® • Planners • Lenders • Contractors • Community Stakeholders