Small Bites is a virtual training series delivering relevant and valuable tools on the implementation of small-scale development. Led by our diverse faculty, they’ll offer expertise drawn from real-life experiences. These one-hour “bite size” sessions are for people of all skill levels, from small-scale developers and local advocates, to policymakers. An opportunity to ask questions is included at the end of each session.

Time advertised is Central Time.

Who are the YIMBYs and are we they? A POST-YIMBYTOWN PRESENTATION

Presented by Ivy Vann

Ivy Vann spent four days in Raleigh, NC for the national YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard) conference where all the talk is about how to get more housing in everybody's backyard or at least their neighborhood. She'll talk about the origins of the YIMBY movement and its significant overlaps with incrementalism; why you might want to get involved; and how to find out more about your local YIMBYs.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Ivy Vann

Ivy is a planner and designer with extensive experience in town planning across New Hampshire and nationally. She specializes in charrettes, code review, master planning, and public engagement, certified by both the American Planning Association and Congress for the New Urbanism. A 42-year New Hampshire resident who served over a dozen years on her town's planning board, she's faculty at Incremental Development Alliance. As a small developer herself—converting her home into multi-family units and managing a 14-unit project—she understands zoning must align with economic viability.

REGISTRATION
Small Bites sessions are a complimentary benefit for IncDev members.

Become a member today!

Non-members can register for each session for $25 per ticket.

Recordings will be sent to those who register following the session. This event will be held in Central Time. Details will be sent to attendees upon registration.

Contact

For any questions, message us at training@incrementaldevelopment.org.

Small Bites is a virtual training series delivering relevant and valuable tools on the implementation of small-scale development. Led by our diverse faculty, they’ll offer expertise drawn from real-life experiences. These one-hour “bite size” sessions are for people of all skill levels, from small-scale developers and local advocates, to policymakers. An opportunity to ask questions is included at the end of each session.

Time advertised is Central Time.

Buy What’s Possible, Not What’s Available. Vetting Small Infill Sites Before You Make an Offer.

Presented by Mark Savic and Mason McIntosh of Bucky

Most developers don’t lose deals because the numbers didn’t work. They lose them because they found out too late. A setback nobody checked, a parking minimum buried in an overlay, a lot that looked buildable on the listing but wasn’t. Meanwhile, the best sites in town often never hit the market: the underused parking lot, the oversized backyard, or the corner parcel that just got upzoned.

The result is that small developers buy what is available instead of what is possible.

In this session, Mason McIntosh and Mark Savic of Bucky will walk through a repeatable method for answering the first question on every project, “what should I build here?”, in minutes instead of weeks. Drawing on more than 100 feasibility studies across 10+ cities in USA and Canada, they’ll show how to pull together the public information that matters (parcel data, zoning, overlays, recent approvals) and turn it into a clear yes, no, or maybe before you spend money on design or an offer.

You’ll leave with a simple framework you can apply with the right tools, and you’ll see how AI can speed up the work without replacing your judgment, as long as every answer traces back to a source.

In this session Mason and Mark will cover:

Why the first two weeks of a project decide most of its risk

Find the public data that actually answers “what can I build?” and “what should I build?”

A five-step site screen: ground the site, frame the objective, test the envelope, check the pathway, decide

Reading zoning for what it allows, not just what it says: overlays, parking, and recent reforms

Finding off-market infill: parking lots, underused parcels, and newly upzoned land

Using AI responsibly: how to check sources and avoid confident wrong answers

Live walk-through: screening a real small-scale site from address to decision

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Mark Savic and Mason McIntosh of Bucky

Mark Savic is the Co-founder and CTO of Bucky, where he is building modern planning tools that help Canadian building professionals. Before Bucky, Mark was a Senior Consultant and Solution Architect, advising across Private Equity, Healthcare, all levels of government, and financial institutions. His work spanned complex system integrations, product development, and technology due diligence across industries and across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. At Bucky, Mark leads product architecture and engineering. He focuses on turning institutional-grade technology into tools that are simple, trustworthy, and necessary, especially in an AEC industry that is fragmented, opaque, and hard to navigate. His goal is to ensure every feature combines rigorous system design with a clear, human experience.

Mason's is the Co-founder and CEO of Bucky, experience is in designing and delivering multi-scale construction projects across Canada, with deep expertise in Revit, BIM, computational design, and AI. His past work was focused on implementing automation, process optimization, and sustainable building workflows, for enterprise clients around the world. At Bucky, Mason leads sales, partnerships, and go-to-market, working directly with designers, builders, real estate agents, brokers, and municipalities to understand their workflows and build the automations they need. He brings 10+ years of AEC industry experience to every conversation, ensuring that every step of the platform is grounded in how real projects actually get done.

REGISTRATION
Small Bites sessions are a complimentary membership benefit for members.

Become a member today!

Non-members can register for each session for $25 per ticket.

Recordings will be sent to those who register following the session. This event will be held in Central Time. Details will be sent to attendees upon registration.

Contact

For any questions, message us at training@incrementaldevelopment.org.

Small Bites is a virtual training series delivering relevant and valuable tools on the implementation of small-scale development. Led by our diverse faculty, they’ll offer expertise drawn from real-life experiences. These one-hour “bite size” sessions are for people of all skill levels, from small-scale developers and local advocates, to policymakers. An opportunity to ask questions is included at the end of each session.

Time advertised is Central Time.

Meeting the Housing Needs of an Aging America

Presented by Samar Jha of AARP

America's housing crisis isn't one-size-fits-all—and the growing population of older adults faces unique challenges that demand thoughtful, multi-faceted solutions. From aging in place to downsizing options, communities nationwide are reimagining how to create housing that serves people across their entire lifespan.

Join us for an in-depth look at AARP's comprehensive national housing agenda and the innovative policy approaches gaining traction across the country. We'll explore how accessory dwelling units, missing middle housing, transit-oriented development, and universal design principles are converging to expand housing choices for older adults—and creating more inclusive communities for everyone.

This session combines big-picture strategy with practical implementation tools, including the latest survey data on housing preferences, emerging state and local legislative trends, and proven model ordinances you can adapt for your community.

Key Topics

AARP's national housing priorities and their real-world applications

How ADUs, missing middle, and TOD address aging population needs

Universal design principles that benefit residents of all ages

Model ordinances and legislative approaches proven to increase housing options

Current trends in state and local housing policy

This webinar is essential for developers, planners, policymakers, and housing advocates working to create communities where residents can thrive at every stage of life.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Samar Jha of AARP

Samar Jha is a director with AARP Government Affairs, where he specializes in state and local housing and livability policy.

REGISTRATION
Small Bites sessions are a complimentary membership benefit for members.

Become a member today!

Non-members can register for each session for $25 per ticket.

Recordings will be sent to those who register following the session. This event will be held in Central Time. Details will be sent to attendees upon registration.

Contact

For any questions, message us at training@incrementaldevelopment.org.