Who We Are
The National Community Land Trust Network and Cornerstone Partnership are excited to share that we have joined forces to form: Grounded Solutions Network. After 18 months of planning and several years of strong partnership, we’ve formed a new organization, bringing together an extensive network of member practitioners from local communities who have a deep understanding of best practices for the sector. Our goal is to inspire action and reform policies that help create more equitable housing opportunities and inclusive communities across the nation. Learn More …
Our organization’s first duty is to develop resources that help the members of our Network. This website plays a key role in fulfilling this responsibility. It’s intended to be a place to share ideas and lessons learned. This information is designed to both introduce newcomers to the basics about community land trusts (CLTs) and permanently affordable...
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The National Community Land Trust Network and Cornerstone Partnership are excited to share that we have joined forces to form: Grounded Solutions Network. After 18 months of planning and several years of strong partnership, we’ve formed a new organization, bringing together an extensive network of member practitioners from local communities who have a deep understanding of best practices for the sector. Our goal is to inspire action and reform policies that help create more equitable housing opportunities and inclusive communities across the nation. Learn More …
Our organization’s first duty is to develop resources that help the members of our Network. This website plays a key role in fulfilling this responsibility. It’s intended to be a place to share ideas and lessons learned. This information is designed to both introduce newcomers to the basics about community land trusts (CLTs) and permanently affordable housing and to increase the knowledge and skills of experienced practitioners.
The National Community Land Trust Network (the Network) was incorporated in 2006 to provide support and leadership for CLTs around the country. Today the Network also welcomes other organizations that offer homeownership programs with lasting affordability. Along with CLTs, this includes some Community Development Corporations, Community Development Financial Institutions, Habitat for Humanity affiliates, government-based inclusionary zoning programs, and deed-restricted programs that are providing permanently affordable housing.
- 2013 Network Annual report
- Bylaws
- Strategic Plan
- Annual Meetings & Minutes
- Swann Matthei Award
- Board Member Job Description
Guiding Principles
We’ve identified three core principles that embody the values of community land trusts.
Perpetual Affordability and Sustainability
We will create access to land and affordable homes for people of lower incomes, people of color, and others most marginalized in society. We will ensure durability and ongoing affordability for future generations, and create stewardship programs that support residents in achieving long-term success.
Community Stewardship of Land and Assets
We will steward the land for a variety of purposes that benefit the community, such as affordable homes, community based businesses, community supported agriculture, and preservation of green space.
Representative Governance and Community Engagement
We will serve our communities most effectively by involving key stakeholders and residents in decision making for the organization. We will prioritize residents we serve and community empowerment and provide opportunities for our members, board and staff to engage more fully in their community.
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