Feb 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL
Feb 17-19, 2026
ORLANDO, FL

Complete Placemaking: Designing Neighborhoods That Stand Out & Sell Out

Thursday, February 19 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM
OCCC - West 307C

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    What It's About

    What makes some new residential communities more appealing, successful and profitable than others? This dynamic session explores how aligning consumer desires with innovative design strategies creates vibrant, in-demand neighborhoods, instead of another "cookie-cutter" subdivision. Through data-driven insights, real-world examples, and stunning visuals, discover how leading developers across the U.S. are outperforming their markets by embracing lifestyle-centric planning, creative floor plans, stylish elevations and bold density strategies. Learn how to translate consumer preferences into actionable design inspiration and best practices for lot sizes, streetscapes, amenities and more.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Uncover the consumer preferences that are in demand and how builders and developers are using that data to provide unique amenities, housing products and livable floor plans.
    • Explore ways to integrate neighborhood design, lot configurations, housing designs and elevation styles into a successful, inspired new community.
    • Discover house designs and floor plans that integrate into neighborhood placemaking by creating public streetscapes that provide privacy and livability for individual residents.
    • Identify how to blend styles and architectural character into streetscape design that is attractive, cohesive and desirable in making neighborhoods that are memorable and timeless.

    How to Attend

    Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Speakers

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    John Burns Research & Consulting

    Details

    Registration Type
    Expo+Education Pass
    Track
    Land Development & Community Design
    Format
    Building Knowledge Session
    Level of Content
    Advanced
    Who Should Attend
    Designers, Architects, Engineers & Planners, Land Developers, Single Family Builders - All Types
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