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The Lopez Community Land Trust's Innovative Housing Model
On the spring equinox weekend, I made the journey by boat and car out to Lopez Island, where the Lopez Community Land Trust was founded in 1989 by Sandy Bishop.
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Housing Shortage Strains American Families
For many Americans, finding a place to live is nearly impossible. According to estimates, there are 4 to 7 million fewer homes than...
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Community Land Trusts: A Viable Pathway to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Introduction As the U.S. housing crisis intensifies, families and policymakers alike search for actionable solutions. One emerging model,...
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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The Struggle for Shelter: Affordable Housing as a Social Justice Imperative
(Original publication date: September 9, 2023) The dream of having a safe and comfortable place to call home is universal, yet for many,...
Sep 9, 20232 min read
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Lopez Community Land Trust: Building Sustainable Communities Through Community Land Trusts
Community land trusts have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to acquire and manage land for preservation,...
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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