SouthCoast Neighborhood Builders
You want to build great things. We’re here to help.
Your city needs neighborhood-scale projects like yours, but the process of completing them is never easy. Join an ecosystem of incremental developers and get the support you need to invest in your place
Hands-On Learning
During a full-day, in-person workshop led by faculty from the Incremental Development Alliance and three additional focus sessions, cohort participants will learn about topics that include:
Business Models & Skill Sets
Right-Sizing Your Project
Building Beautifully within a Budget
Market Research & Site Selection
Zoning
Project Pro Formas
Financing a Project/Asking for Money
Buying a Property/Due Diligence
Join a groundswell of Neighborhood Builders
Through a cohort-based learning experience, you'll learn the fundamentals of small-scale, incremental development and gain tools you can put to work on real opportunities in New Bedford. Whether you're exploring your first project, looking to better understand the development process, or already working in real estate, SouthCoast Neighborhood Builders will give you the practical knowledge, connections, mentorship, and support to turn ideas into projects.
Full and partial scholarships are available for the cohort— apply as needed through the registration link above.
The Connections You Need
Neighborhood Builders need a strong team! Throughout the cohort, we’ll introduce you to mentors and local contacts who will help make your next project a reality, including:
Established developers committed to serving as mentors
Local lenders who understand the value and challenges of incremental development
City officials and board members who will help you navigate the permitting process
Nonprofit finance experts who know how to close the gaps in your capital stack
In partnership with the following organizations:
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
