The Lost Spaces Conference is aimed at reactivating spaces to rebuild communities in a sustainable way. The focus is to educate & empower residents and stakeholders on creative approaches to community development through real estate. Over a three-day span of classes and workshops, we aim to educate, empower and inform area stakeholders and emerging developers on housing related topics/services. We provide an interactive experience that is culturally sensitive and relatable while showcasing the social and economic greatness of vulnerable communities, like Third Ward.
We’re looking for property owners, emerging developers and investors, as well as aspiring residents who may want to live, develop in or otherwise support the Third Ward community and others like it. Property Owners
Residents
Architect/Designers
Urban Planners
Lender/Debt Providers
Real Estate Professionals
Developers
Investor/Equity Providers
Conference Objectives:
Combatting displacement by providing access to developer resources and information
Dispelling misconceptions about living in Third Ward while highlighting the culture
Connecting with new partners to leverage resources that will help drive our mission to create equitable access to real estate through education, access to capital and responsible development
Let's kick off the 2023 Lost Spaces small scale developers conference over cocktails at The Assembly!
Join us for a networking happy hour event and make meaningful connections with Third Ward small business owners, policymakers and development professionals to address the hurdles in developing small scale in Houston. Kick off the Lost Spaces conference over free drinks and appetizers while building valuable relationships. This event is open to all industries, so come ready to socialize and connect with like-minded professionals. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to expand your network and have some fun!
Tickets Include:
2 Drink tickets
Raffle for door prizes
Appetizers
Houston’s premier conference for emerging developers is back for year two! Join us for a powerful forum with changemakers who are doing the work to build up and develop in vulnerable communities. Get immersed in a day of development with classes, workshops and case studies. You won’t want to miss the keynote from Maggie Parker!
This year’s theme is implementation and we’re giving you the tools, roadmap and connections you need to start or catapult your development journey. Don’t miss this!
General Admission Ticket Includes:
Choose from 4 classes and 2 workshops
Keynote
Lunch provided
Class & Workshop Topics (click class for description)
Building Generational Wealth Through Commercial Revitalization
Keynote Speaker - Listen to developer Maggie Parker detail how she has scaled her operation and connected capital to other emerging developers
Special Guest - How to Leverage Land Banks for Responsible Development
Class space is limited. Select your classes as add-ons at checkout.
Calling all Third Ward residents, business owners, developers, and real estate professionals! Join us for an interactive experience highlighting the culture, exploring the neighborhood and visioning for the future. Hop on an electric bike for an architectural tour, play games and win prizes with HEBuddy. Learn about tactical urbanism while engaging with the designers, brokers and developers shaping development in the neighborhood.