Christopher Alexander's pattern language is more admired than applied — until now. Architect Ross Chapin draws from his experience designing pocket neighborhoods to show how patterns become practical design moves, from street layout to the layers of personal space that make people feel at home. See how pattern language shapes real site plans.
The Abundance Elected Network launched in 2025 following the release of the book "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, and has rapidly grown to include 150+ mayors, council members, county supervisors, and commissioners from 32 states.
In this session, discover what connects these local leaders and how they're applying abundance principles to foster incremental development in their communities. Learn about the network's core philosophies, real-world implementation strategies, and opportunities to collaborate with this growing movement of officials who are rethinking how cities and towns can grow sustainably and equitably.
This session will help you understand how project incentives and grants actually work in real deals. You will learn how common public and philanthropic funding sources function, what problems they are designed to solve, and why they add complexity to projects. The session breaks down key mechanisms, typical requirements, and the stakeholders involved, from funders to local governments to lenders.
