Community land trust concept resonates with four Black N.S. communities
Five years ago, the 'community land trust' concept was almost unknown in Nova Scotia. But as the challenge of finding affordable housing increases, at least four new trusts have begun to organize to meet that need.
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![From left to right: Nova Scotia community land trust advocates Lynn Jones, Curtis Whiley, Shekara Grant, and Treno Morton. Four images of Black community leaders in Nova Scotia. Two are women, two are men.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7131395.1709322778!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/collage.jpg)
Five years ago, the 'community land trust' concept was almost unknown in Nova Scotia. But as the challenge of finding affordable housing increases, at least four new trusts have begun to organize to meet that need.