H Street NE in Washington, D.C. has become the shining example of redevelopment, change and the redefined look of all that is “urban” in the U.S. today. It is also the testing grounds for a new way of approaching small business development and real estate. Dan and Ben Miller are brothers and co-owners of Westmill Capital. They are also the children of super developer Herb Miller. Dan and Ben are now looking to revolutionize the way real estate investments are made.

Under normal circumstances, wealthy investors or funding from Wall Street determined the livelihood of an investment opportunity. Through Fundrise, regular citizens are able to invest in projects happening right in their neighborhood. This is not a new concept. It was actually how cities grew in generations of the past. Dan and Ben Miller are looking to rekindle this style of real estate investment. But it won’t happen without work. To find out more about this phenomenon and more importantly, to learn how you can invest, click here