From Vancouver to Halifax, new community land trusts are forming in support of affordable housing and other community-strengthening initiatives. Some of the most important are those being led by Black communities as they redress injustices and create their own way forward, grounded in the principles of equity and community.

In Nova Scotia, the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust formed in 2022.  Originally, this settlement near Halifax was home to a group of 500 Black refugees from the War of 1812. In the 1970s, the community faced land expropriation by municipal and provincial governments.   The land trust was formed to preserve “the cultural heritage and economic prosperity of our neighborhoods, while creating opportunities for Black families and individuals to access affordable housing, economic opportunities, and the tools necessary for building intergenerational wealth.”

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