Repeating the past costs too much. 


For too long, real community members have been shut out of the community development process, creating decades of:

  • Short-sighted big-box construction 
  • Expensive demolitions
  • Public infrastructure that values vehicles over people


Disconnected housing tracts and car-centric plazas spread populations farther apart and make it harder for many people to reach economic opportunities and improve their quality of life.


There’s a better way. In this free course, the Incremental Development Alliance will show you how.


4,000+ alumni have used the principles in this course to lead sustainable neighborhood investment. Now, you can too.


Whether you are an aspiring developer, civic leader, or a citizen wanting to improve your neighborhood, the "Introduction to Incremental Development" course will prepare you to:
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Apply incremental housing development conceptually, and in practice, to your neighborhood.
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Discuss incremental development as a concept with other locals and stakeholders in your community.
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Identify where you fit in the ecosystem and how you can impact incremental development positively.
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Create an action plan for making incremental improvements to your neighborhoods through development processes and ideals.
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Consider taking the next smallest step by becoming a small developer to advocate for your neighborhood and community.

This is a self-directed course. Work at your own pace.
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  Introduction
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Praise for the Incremental Development Alliance

“We received so much wisdom and experience through IncDev, and were empowered by knowing there were other people doing this work.” - Denis and Kiya Lachman


“The IncDev boot camp gave me the tools to create new and needed development in my hometown.” - Mathew Denker 


“My first fixer-upper was almost literally my only possession. IncDev helped me maximize my investment and build up my new neighborhood.” - Pete Cioe