Steering Committee Membership Benefits
Steering Committee memberships are available by nomination and are intended for individuals with significant experience in smart growth.
- Guide LOCUS’ strategic direction and advocacy agenda
- Serve as a real estate advisor to Smart Growth America, influencing the organization’s research, advocacy, and coalitions work
- Engage in dynamic Steering Committee meetings and exclusive advocacy briefings
- Receive invitations to represent LOCUS and your company through meetings with federal policymakers and federal elected officials
- Take advantage of all benefits included in the individual membership package
Types of Membership
| Firm Type | Individual | Corporate Partnership | Steering Committee | Leadership circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Profit Developer* | $150 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Small-scale Developer** | $200 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Boutique Developer or Public Development Entity*** | $500 | $5,000 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Corporate Developer**** | $750 | $7,500 | $12,500 | $15,000 |
*Non-profit Developer: a nonprofit organization delivering and/or managing housing, including community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and community development corporations
**Small-scale Developer: a firm with a limited number of small-scale projects
***Boutique Developer or Public Development Entity: a small or mid-cap firm specializing in TOD, mixed-use or urban infill, operating in a limited number of markets, or a public development entity
****Corporate Developer: Regional, national, or international mid-cap or large cap firms, including REITs, delivering, owning or operating real estate projects in a large number of markets
For inquiries on Corporate Partnerships, Steering Committee membership, or our Leadership Circle, please email us at locus@smartgrowthamerica.org.
