The promise of a 100-year lease: Are community land trusts the answer to our housing crisis?

This article from the University of Toronto explores community land trusts (CLTs) as a promising response to Toronto’s housing crisis, emphasizing their role in delivering long-term affordable housing through community-based stewardship. It outlines the benefits of CLTs, such as promoting civic engagement and providing stable housing for lower- and middle-income residents, while also examining the challenges these initiatives face in securing sustained government support.
Author: Cynthia Macdonald
Topics include: community land trusts, affordable housing, civic participation.