Favela Community Land Trusts

Catalytic Communities explores the development of community land trusts (CLTs) in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro as a model for securing land tenure in informal settlements. This resource details how this grassroots approach empowers residents to own their homes, while the nonprofit organization manages collective land ownership, offering protection against evictions and gentrification. The article also highlights ongoing legislative efforts to support CLTs in Brazil and shares valuable insights from workshops with community leaders from Puerto Rico.
Topics include: Community Land Trusts, land tenure security, affordable housing.