Small-Scale Development Support

12 Steps to Town Making: Free Virtual Workshop Series

Third Tuesday of Every Month for 12 Months

Are you a Dubuque resident or stakeholder with ideas to improve your neighborhood? Join this free, monthly virtual workshop series designed to help you turn your ideas into real projects!

What You’ll Learn

Each session covers essential topics for small-scale developers, including:

• Preparing for bank interviews
• Running project numbers
• Design and planning
• Property management
• And much more

The workshops are sponsored by the City of Dubuque and led by Neighborhood Evolution, a team of experienced developers, designers, and planners committed to helping communities grow from the ground up.

Workshop Schedule

• First session: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Ongoing sessions: Noon on the third Tuesday of each month for 12 months

You can join at any time, but starting early is encouraged.

How to Participate

• Cost: Free
• Registration: Required
• Format: Virtual (online)

Register for the 12 Steps to Town Making Workshop Series

Watch the recording of the Nov. 18, 2025, session: "Step 1: Find Your Place"

Watch the recording of the Dec. 16, 2025, session: "Step 2: Get to Know Your Neighbors" 

Why Join?

“Our goal in offering these workshops is to give small developers and/or potential local developers the confidence, ecosystem, and information necessary to make the best decisions possible as they journey through their renovation or new build.” — Jill Connors, City of Dubuque Economic Development Director

This series builds on the success of the “Catalyzing Change: Small-Scale Development for Big Impact” events held in October 2025. 

For more information, email the City of Dubuque Economic Development Department or call 563-589-4393.