Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is developing a community land trust (CLT) in Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley Block. According to their website, the work of HAS and the development of the CLT strengthens the legacy of Strathcona’s Black community, which was displaced by the construction of the viaducts. The City and the Society have signed a long-term lease to develop and preserve affordable housing, small business spaces, a child care centre and a Black cultural centre. This project redresses displacement and aims to prevent further gentrification that has disproportionately impacted Black communities across Canada.
The website describes the initiative, focusing on its history, purpose, and ongoing projects. The page also outlines the trust’s mission to use land as a community resource, providing affordable housing and fostering community development.
Topics include: Community Land Trusts, CLT Affordable Housing, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Community Development, Black communities, gentrification, displacement