Successful communities don't happen by accident. The most efficient, profitable and marketable neighborhoods are created when land planning and architectural design work together from the very beginning.

Join land planning expert Rick Harrison as he explores practical strategies to help builders, developers and design professionals streamline approvals, maximize land value, improve neighborhood design and maintain affordability. Through real-world examples and proven planning methods, discover how small design decisions can significantly impact project economics, community appeal and long-term success.

Learn how to identify hidden inefficiencies in site plans and home designs, create stronger neighborhood identities, improve walkability, increase premium lot opportunities and gain community support throughout the entitlement process.

Whether you're planning a master-planned community, infill development or higher-density neighborhood, leave with actionable ideas.

Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313.

What You'll Learn in the Land Planning & Architectural Design Webinar

• Identify common sources of waste and inefficiency in land plans and residential floor plans that impact profitability and marketability.
• Design street networks and neighborhood layouts that improve connectivity, strengthen community identity and enhance the resident experience.
• Use planning and design techniques to create more valuable lots, increase premium home locations and improve overall project economics.
• Incorporate walkability, open space integration and people-focused design strategies that support affordability while increasing perceived value.
• Apply architectural design approaches that improve functionality and livability in higher-density housing without sacrificing yield.
• Understand how planning decisions influence approvals, community acceptance and long-term development success.

Why This Land Development Webinar Matters
Rising land costs, affordability challenges and increasingly complex approval processes require developers and builders to think differently about community design. Traditional planning approaches often create inefficiencies that increase costs, reduce value and make projects more difficult to approve.

By integrating land planning and architectural design earlier in the process, development teams can unlock new opportunities for efficiency, create stronger neighborhoods and improve project performance. This webinar explores practical methods to help balance profitability, affordability, marketability and community acceptance in today's competitive housing environment.

Who Should Attend This Webinar
This session is designed for professionals involved in) planning, designing, approving and developing residential communities, including:

• Home builders
• Land developers
• Architects
• Civil engineers
• Surveyors
• Landscape architects
• Planners