As market volatility and capital constraints challenge traditional land models, developers are rethinking how—and when—land gets activated. From the rise of special districts and creative funding stacks to shorter-horizon, low-entitlement deals and strategic spin-offs like Lennar’s $6B Millrose Properties, new models are reshaping the financial backbone of master-planned communities. This session explores how developers and homebuilders are de-risking investments, unlocking capital earlier, and recalibrating their land posture to stay resilient in a shifting market.