Most people sense that something is wrong with how we build our communities. Housing feels out of reach, downtowns struggle to thrive, and development often seems risky, disconnected, and reserved for only the biggest players… But it wasn't always this way.
Join us for an engaging introduction to incremental development—the traditional pattern that created America's most beloved neighborhoods through small, locally driven projects built one step at a time.
Whether you're interested in becoming a small-scale developer, creating a project in your own neighborhood, or are a local leader looking to encourage better growth in your community, this free public lecture will explore how our development systems changed after World War II and what practical alternatives exist today. You'll discover how incremental development can lower risk, rebuild local ownership, and create more adaptable, resilient communities—one small project at a time.
Details
This free event is part of our Memphis Field Trip. After the presentation concludes, we’ll host a lively conversation between IncDev faculty and other local developers and leaders.
Doors open at 5:30pm. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
About the Presenter
Joel Dixon is Co-Principal of Urban Oasis Development, a real estate company focused on residential and commercial development on Atlanta's south and westside, where he oversees Community Development, Business Development, and Investor Relations. Born and raised on the westside, Joel is dedicated to building secure, inclusive neighborhoods in the community that raised him. Learn more about his work here.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but we ask that you RSVP to help us with a headcount and communications about the event:
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SPONSORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We invite sponsors and partners to support this effort to offer an exceptional experience for participants while keeping costs down. Become a sponsor and help create an experience that will offer ripples of knowledge and inspiration for development across the country.
As a sponsor, you will connect directly with local and national developers, investors and civic leaders and support a proven method of neighborhood revitalization. Contact Rachel Quednau, Program Manager (rquednau@incrementaldevelopment.org) to start a conversation today.