US land trusts pave way to affordable housing

Proponents of community land trusts say they offer the best chance of providing accommodation for low-to-moderate income earners in fast-growing cities, compared with other popular options.

SOURCE: The National

An Interview with Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative’s New Executive Director: Amanda Rhein

Atlanta Land Trust received a Strong, Prosperous, And Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) grant to quickly gain land along the Lee Street corridor through the creation of a revolving fund. This grant will help ensure that long-time residents don’t get displaced near the Westside BeltLine trail and Fort McPherson.