Big River Community Land Trust previews 42‑unit Avalon Drive affordable homeownership project Big River Community Land Trust told the White Salmon City Council it is planning a 42‑unit Avalon Drive affordable homeownership project in Hood River and outlined the land‑trust model, eligibility capped at 120% AMI and a renewable 99‑year land lease to preserve long‑term affordability.

The Big River Community Land Trust is transforming affordable housing with a groundbreaking 42-unit development in Hood River that promises long-term sustainability and accessibility for families.

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Added it to my reading list =) Thanks to @dougryan.bsky.social for the recommendation and to @brian-goldstone.bsky.social for the #CommunityLandTrust shout-out!

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The mechanism by which this is enforced: zoning.

Most residential land in North American cities is zoned exclusively for single-family housing. Not a neutral decision. A political choice to protect incumbent wealth at the cost of everyone who came after.

#LandReform #CommunityLandTrust #YIMBY

🚘 Listing of the Week! Imagine coming home to a spacious home of your own. This permanently affordable 3 bed/2.5 bath townhome is available for purchase through our home buying program. 📌 communityhometrust.org/apply-now/
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Developer seeks annexation of North UGA for 150-home project, promises 20% affordable units via land trust Black and White Development asked the city to annex roughly 80 acres in the North Urban Growth Area to enable a 150-home project, saying it will commit about 20% of units as affordable through a community land trust and pursue the formal annexation petitions with city and county coordination.

A developer is proposing a significant housing project in Duvall that promises to deliver 150 homes, with a commitment to ensure at least 20% are affordable through a community land trust.

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DuPage County ad hoc committee seeks state law to unlock housing programs, reviews land-trust RFQ and projects The DuPage County ad hoc committee reviewed zoning and project updates and urged state legislation — filed by Rep. Marty Duder — to allow the county to create a community land trust, raise eligible AMI to 150% and spend county housing funds to support loans and first-time buyer programs; staff reported an RFQ for CLT administration and updates on local projects.

DuPage County is on the brink of transformative housing solutions, with a proposed state law that could expand eligibility for affordable housing programs and create a community land trust.

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Scylla Road / New James Court gets Cabinet approval 🎉

12 affordable homes + shared green space in Southwark, in long-term community ownership via London CLT. Thanks @helendennis.bsky.social.

Local? Join the Steering Group info@londonclt.org.

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These Refugees Are Developing a First-of-Its-Kind Community Land Trust in San Diego In San Diego's City Heights community, refugees and immigrants are leading an effort to build a community-owned affordable housing and cultural space.

In San Diego's City Heights neighborhood, immigrant and refugee communities are pioneering a transformative approach to housing with the first-of-its-kind community land trust.

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Prince George's County advisers weigh CLT pricing, governance and use of surplus land County advisers reviewed a proposed community land trust model, tested a 20% capital subsidy against inside/outside-Beltway market data, debated whether to require an existing nonprofit operator or open the process to new groups via RFP/RFQ, and recommended draft language and budget scenarios for the council; minutes were approved and a Feb. 4 follow-up was set.

Prince George's County is exploring a groundbreaking community land trust to tackle skyrocketing housing prices and ensure affordable homeownership for all residents.

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After executive session, Conway council reappoints board members and selects developer for Project Smoke Stacks Following an executive session, council reappointed members to boards and commissions and selected a developer (referenced as RDE in the transcript) for Project Smoke Stacks; motions carried unanimously.

Conway City Council has made significant moves by reappointing board members and selecting a developer for the ambitious Project Smoke Stacks!

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December 5: Annual Report Now Available - Community Home Trust

📖Did you read our latest e-newsletter? Check out what's new at Community Home Trust. communityhometrust.org/newsletter/d...
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Council backs bridge loan pathway and assignments to Community Land Trust to preserve artist live/work units Council approved staff recommendations to reinitiate purchase agreements, enter a letter of intent and assign consultant services to a new Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and supported a proposed $8 million bridge loan structure to secure two artist live/work properties.

Laguna Beach is taking a bold step to protect its artistic legacy by securing affordable live/work spaces for artists through a new Community Land Trust.

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HPH364: The power of community led housing – with Kareem Dayes from RUSS - House Planning Help Kareem Dayes, co-founder of RUSS in Lewisham, explains why setting up a Community Land Trust was a route to deliver genuinely affordable housing and create a better neighbourhood. Interview with Karee...

It was around this time last year that I got to visit RUSS. And hats off, it was quite the journey to delivering this scheme!

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We’re honored to receive a $60,000 grant from First Citizens Bank! 🎉 This support will help us grow as we welcome 260 more permanently affordable homes into our CLT over the next few years. We’re grateful for their continued investment.❤️
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⬆Are you ready to step up to homeownership?
Apply for our program and you could purchase a permanently affordable place like this townhome in Meadowmont's Rosemary Place. 🍁
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✨ The Foundation of Home Awards was an incredible evening with so many generous donors, partners, and supporters. Special thanks to guest speaker Sarah Guidi from Triangle Community Foundation & our fabulous emcee, ABC11's Tamara Scott.
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Prince George's County task force to test appraisal and fixed-rate resale formulas for community land trust At a task force meeting, consultants and staff compared three resale formulas for a proposed countywide community land trust — fixed annual percentage, index (AMI/CPI), and appraisal-based shared-equity — and agreed to run property-level scenarios before selecting a formula. Members emphasized stewardship, lender/appraiser education and transparent

Brenda Torpy reveals key resale formulas for a community land trust that could reshape homeownership in Prince George's County—will the task force choose the right one?

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Maricopa County, Newtown and Clayton Homes break ground on 19 affordable homes in Gila Bend Community leaders and county officials announced a 19-unit affordable housing development in Gila Bend using a community land trust model intended to keep homes permanently affordable; organizers said units will include three- and four-bedroom houses and be ready in 2026. Speakers stated pricing will be targeted to households connected to area-meda

Gila Bend is set to transform with a groundbreaking 19-unit affordable housing development that empowers families through a community land trust model!

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#MaricopaCounty #AZ #GilaBendAffordableHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunityLandTrust #RuralDevelopment

Missoula mayor details new zoning, trust fund and tax‑increment tools; 89 CLT homes under construction Mayor Andrea Davis told conference attendees Missoula has released a zoning framework and a forward‑looking code reform that will allow smaller housing types across the city, and described local financing tools—an affordable housing trust fund and a workforce housing tax‑increment financing program—being deployed in partnership with a Front Step CL

Missoula is set to revolutionize its housing landscape with a new zoning framework aimed at creating diverse and affordable housing options for all!

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October 20th Greater Boston Community Land Trust Network Field Trip. Stay tuned as we organize! #communitylandtrust #clt #cltnetwork

🏡 Listing of the Week!
This adorable, permanently affordable townhome is ready for its next owner! As a CHT property, it will be purchased by one of the approved candidates in our homebuyer program.
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After factory closures, faith + labor allies in CT helped residents form 6 housing co-ops that still thrive today. Collective ownership works.

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Board approves funding for feasibility study to explore DeKalb community land trust The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

DeKalb County is taking a monumental step towards affordable housing by initiating a feasibility study for a community land trust that could reshape homeownership for generations to come.

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Board approves funding for feasibility study to explore DeKalb community land trust The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

DeKalb County is taking a bold step towards affordable homeownership by approving a feasibility study for a community land trust—could this be the key to preserving housing for future generations?

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Votes at a glance: Key DeKalb County Board actions, Oct. 14, 2025 The board recorded a mix of approvals, deferrals and routine consent items at its Oct. 14 meeting. Major items included extension of the data-center moratorium, approval of a community land-trust feasibility study, transfer of 26 parcels to the land bank, approval of an East Side aviation RFP award to Sky Harbor on the procurement record, and a set

The DeKalb County Board just approved a series of impactful measures, from extending the data-center moratorium to launching a community land trust feasibility study!

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Board backs $122,500 feasibility study for DeKalb community land trust Commissioners approved a funding allocation to study a community land trust model for preserving long-term affordable homeownership in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County is taking a bold step towards affordable housing by funding a $122,500 feasibility study for a community land trust that could transform blighted properties into homes for all.

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A dynamic page, clearly a screenshot from a website, that has nine rectangular feature images. They read: "Oral histories," "Building an archive," "Collective memory workshops," "Walking tours," "Pop up museums," "Zines/public facing materials," "Historical markers," "Remembrance events," "Historic house restoration." The community featured is clearly a primarily Black and Brown community.

⑻ The project Margaret will be presenting at #UHA2025LA centers on #Klondike — #Memphis #Tennessee ’s first neighborhood designed for Black homeowners. The neighborhood is part of an emerging #CommunityLandTrust.

🍂 Now that it’s officially sweater weather… where are you storing all those cozy layers? 🧣👕
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70+ members, residents, partners & councillors joined our London CLT AGM + Scylla Rd site tour 🏡
Resident voices led the way 💬 + great presentations from @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social 🎤
Thanks The Green Nunhead for a super venue! 💚 #communitylandtrust #affordablehousing