This toolkit serves as a hub of information for individuals interested in turning the idea of a commnity land trust into a reality. While the process can still difficult, these resources will help local leaders and practitioners to ask the right questions and form their own roadmap for success.
Community Land Trusts have emerged as an effective model for affordable housing creation and preservation. Resident and community engagement are critical to the success of these organizations. This report investigated the practices of six successful Community Land Trusts and found that CLT’s must 1) accommodate the lifecycle of residents, 2) address capacity constraints, 3) involve partners for efficacy and efficiency, and 4) attend to challenges relating to growth and geographic spread.
This article was originally published in 2005 in the Land Lines periodicle. It reported on the roundtable on community land trusts that was atteneded by researchers, policy analysts, technical assistance providers, funders, and community land trust staff members.