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Understanding how to finance a small development project—like an ADU, duplex, or fourplex—can be one of the most difficult parts of getting started. There are often no clear roadmaps, few conventional products tailored to these projects, and a steep learning curve for developers.
To learn more about these challenges, and how to address them, we invite you to our May 15 Virtual Roundtable on Finance—a conversation between small-scale developers and local financial institutions designed to cut through the noise, surface real-world challenges, and share practical tools for funding small-scale housing in the East Bay.
May 15, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM PT | Online
This 90-minute session will cover:
This roundtable is part of BIG’s East Bay Small Development Incubator (SDI) program and builds on the momentum from our February lecture and March workshop, where we heard a strong call for deeper, topic-specific support. The purpose of the SDI program is to engage small, independent developers, government officials, and others from the residential development ecosystem (suppliers, financiers, etc.) to build the skills and relationships that will enable the industry to thrive and play its role in nurturing communities that are affordable, equitable, and environmentally vital.
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Events: Videos & Recaps
Meeting the Moment: Building Regenerative Communities for the Path Ahead Event Recap
Build It Green recently hosted Building Regenerative Communities: Meeting the Moment for the Path Ahead, an event showcasing the transformative work of the Regenerative Communities Cohort. They’ve spent the past months exploring how regenerative practices can create equitable, collaborative, and thriving communities. It also celebrated the inaugural cohort’s yearlong journey, focusing on how regenerative principles can address challenges in housing, development, and community health.
Highlights from the Mix & Match Virtual Event
Fostering creative, community-driven approaches is key to transforming the housing landscape. That’s why we were excited to co-host the virtual event, “Mix & Match: Building Housing Solutions One Card at a Time,” featuring the designers of Mix & Match, Ben Hoffman, Junior Designer at LMNOP Designs, Inc., and Janette Kim, Principal at All of the Above. The event spotlighted the Mix & Match Toolkit, a board game that helps community members envision and create tailored housing solutions.
Hidden Cost, Vital Opportunity: Unlocking Housing Through Equitable Infrastructure
At Build It Green, along with PRE Collective, had an incredible time hosting the “Hidden Cost, Vital Opportunity: Unlocking Housing Through Equitable Infrastructure” event.
Our speakers delved into the complex history and current challenges of infill development in California, sharing impactful stories and innovative solutions. From a housing project in Berkeley that used SB 35 to Sacramento’s proactive infrastructure planning, the event underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and systemic change.
Alex Coba
Communication Associate
As a proud California native from Stockton, Alex brings a wealth of experience and a versatile skill set. He has a solid communication background with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Chico. Alex is adept at strategic communications and media relations, with experience gathering and sharing stories from his local communities that uplift the unique spirit and values of those places. He is excited to join Build It Green, where he can apply his talents to further BIG’s mission to help communities across California thrive