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Finding Your Farm: How to get started in small-scale development

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

by Kip Santos |

Last updated on Feb 17, 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned urbanist or a relatively new urbanist, you may have heard the terms “small-scale development” or “incremental housing”, but have wondered what it is or how to get started. I’ve been following three leaders in the field of urban-friendly development and I’m impressed with how they concisely explain their initiatives. For example, have you heard the catchy phrases, “find your farm” or “unleash the swarm”? After many years receiving lots of guidance entering the world of small-scale development, I too, hope to offer a few tidbits that can help others forge their own unique path to action - even if you are limited by physical location, cash flow, professional network, or phase of life.

Organizations that Support Small-Scale Developers like You and Me

Before I Begin My Own Analysis, I Want To Introduce You To Some Notable Non-profit Organizations That Complement And Contribute To ST’s Pro-housing Campaign,



In Particular

Emerging New Urbanists (ENU) is allied with many urbanist organizations, including Strong Towns (ST), the non-profit urban advocacy organization that has now reached a worldwide audience with thousands of followers and changemakers from its home base in North America. I’m a huge supporter of ST’s 5 core campaigns, but I particularly support their Incremental Housing core campaign, especially in existing, walkable neighborhoods:

Incremental Development Alliance (IncDev) is an advocacy organization that trains, promotes, and empowers citizens of all levels to start building and renovating housing units in their local communities. They offer their free teaser training via the ST Academy.
Neighborhood Evolution (NEVO) is a development consulting group deeply committed to giving local citizens the tools, knowledge, networking, and confidence needed to take action and revitalize their communities.

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