March 3 - 5, 2027 | Chattanooga, TN
Thriving downtowns are places where people can afford to live, work, and invest in the community.
The Housing + Main: Small Town Housing and Downtown Regeneration Summit, convened by Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, the Incremental Development Alliance and the Lyndhurst Foundation, will bring together regional leaders and practitioners March 3–5, 2027 at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, to explore the connection between attainable housing, vibrant downtowns, and strong local economies.
Through expert speakers, real-world examples, and practical sessions, participants will learn how housing investment, adaptive reuse, and small-scale development can bring new life to Main Streets, support local businesses and employers, and strengthen communities for the long term. An optional all-day workshop led by Incremental Development Alliance faculty will conclude the week.
Early Bird pricing available until January 15, 2027.
This event is open to all, and would be of particular interest to elected officials, city staff, housing developers, downtown advocates and others in the housing and economic development ecosystem. While there will be a regional focus to some of the sessions, attendees from anywhere in the country are encouraged to join us.
Featured Speakers
More to be added soon. Stay tuned.
Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 3: Arrival, optional walking tours and kickoff presentation.
Thursday, March 4: Keynotes, breakouts and opportunities to network.
Friday, March 5: Optional Small Scale Development Workshop
More details will be shared soon.
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Interested in supporting this event? We have sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels. Get in touch with our Program Manager, Rachel Quednau: rquednau@incrementaldevelopment.org
FAQs
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Yes, we offer a limited number of scholarships for those with financial need. Apply for a scholarship here. Applications are due by January 31, 2027. We also offer several discounted tickets for students, government employees, etc.
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Yes, we will have AIA and AICP credits available for sessions throughout this conference.
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Light breakfast and coffee will be served each day. Lunch and dinner will be on your own, with a variety of food options located nearby (suggested list will be provided to attendees).
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We will share information about suggested hotels and room blocks soon.
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Please get in touch with Rachel Quednau (rquednau@incrementaldevelopment.org) with any questions.
Planning & Development Director, City of Madison, GA
Author, The Community Housing Handbook