Building Community with Community Land Trusts

Community land trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations that help preserve housing affordability in rural, suburban, and urban communities. During a multi-part webinar series, local and national experts on CLTs will share their experience and respond to questions to help attendees learn more about how CLTs can address the housing crisis in Connecticut.

Community land trusts acquire and steward land and ensure the homes on the land remain affordable. They separate the ownership of land from the ownership of the homes or buildings, allowing people to purchase homes at lower prices while the CLT retains ownership of the land. This model helps prevent displacement, supports neighborhood stability, combats gentrification, and promotes development. 

This webinar series is designed for those already involved with community land trusts, as well as those who are just beginning to explore the concept. The series will cover the basics of CLTs, explore how to manage them, examine different CLT models, and empower attendees to implement them. These webinars are hosted by the Housing For All Alliance, a statewide network of neighbors, resident leaders and organizations working together to build local power and advance housing justice in Connecticut.