Develop the Developer Launchpad

The Develop The Developer Launchpad (DTDL) empowers and develops emerging multifamily real estate developers in Polk County

 

This exciting program from the Polk County Housing Trust Fund includes a two-week boot camp and an exclusive multi-month fellowship. Both opportunities connect participants with real estate industry experts from all development sectors across Greater Des Moines, providing a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and build connections.

 

• The Develop the Developer Launchpad boot camp welcomes any Polk County resident motivated and passionate about becoming a multifamily developer in the Greater Des Moines area. The boot camp is a two week classroom experience that utilizes a new national curriculum developed by Freddie Mac.

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• In addition to the boot camp, the Polk County Housing Trust Fund offers a multi-month development fellowship. The fellowship offers intensive practicum experience partnering on a housing development project with a qualified local developer. Boot camp graduates will be eligible to apply for the fellowship, but only a select number of fellowship opportunities will be available.

 

The program is backed by a Develop the Developer Launchpad Coalition, a local advisory panel helping shape the effort and providing fellows knowledge, skills, and real-life experiences to succeed. DTDL allows emerging developers to invest in neighborhoods, communities, and future-inclusive housing.