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The Centers for Housing Opportunity and our partners develop and deliver tools to help planners, policymakers and citizens create data-driven housing solutions in Connecticut. We’ve created a comprehensive database of resources searchable by category, audience, region and media.

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The Northwest Connecticut Affordable Housing and Conservation Collaboration was initiated in January 2024, with the goal of giving participating communities with the strategies, tools, and relationships to work together to support both local affordable housing efforts and conservation efforts.

Initiative Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
Topic Housing Affordability; Land Use; Conservation
Audience Community Organizations; Officials; Residents
Media PDF
Region Litchfield County, CT

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This report by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council explores how land trusts can support affordable housing in Connecticut. It outlines three key strategies: understanding local housing needs, forming partnerships, and taking action on housing projects—while maintaining conservation goals.

Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
Topic Community Land Trust; Housing Affordability; Conservation
Audience Community Organizations; Residents
Media Website
Region CT

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See examples of how organizations in both conservation and housing are working together in the region, as part of the 2023 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.

Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
Topic Housing Affordability; Conservation; Community Organizing
Audience Community Organizations; Officials; Residents
Media Webinar
Region Litchfield County, CT

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Housing and community development practitioners discuss how we can make our communities more sustainable, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.

Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
Topic Housing Affordability; Conservation; Community Organizing
Audience Community Organizations; Officials; Residents
Media Webinar
Region Fairfield County, CT

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