Create community-controlled land ownership models that ensure permanent affordability and community benefit.
With over 280 CLTs in the US and growing internationally, this model has proven effective at maintaining affordable housing and community assets while building community wealth and control.
95% of CLT homes remain affordable in perpetuity
40% increase in community-controlled assets and wealth
85% of CLT residents remain in community long-term
70% of residents actively participate in CLT governance
60% increase in community-controlled development projects
Comprehensive toolkit with legal templates, financial models, and organizing guides
Emerging from practitioner-informed methods — further validation may be needed.
Character quality: stewardship
Limitations
Rule ri-rec-v1 · best_practice/community-land-trusts
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