About this Event
From Vacant Lot to Viable Project
A Live Development Intelligence Lab
Join us in person for an exciting, hands-on experience where we transform a vacant lot into a thriving project. This is your chance to dive into real-time development insights, collaborate with experts, and see ideas come to life. Whether you’re a developer, planner, or just curious, come be part of this interactive journey and unlock the secrets of smart urban growth!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Run of Show
Info: Opening — 10 minutes
Why promising sites fail to become viable projects.
Live Climate Lens demonstration — 20 minutes
Analyze one Milwaukee Housing Pilot candidate using:
Site and neighborhood conditions
Climate risks
Development feasibility
Incentives and public policy
Community priorities
Participant working session — 30 minutes
Small groups decide what should be built, what information is missing, and what would make the project executable.
Critical Conversation — 20 minutes
Compare the recommendations of residents, developers, technologists, designers, and capital partners.
Closing — 10 minutes
Invite organizations to:
Apply for a Climate Lens pilot
Partner on the Milwaukee Housing Pilot
Sponsor future development labs
Join the Regal.ia waitlist
Event venue & nearby stays
230 W Wells St, 230 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, United States
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