Upcycling Trust Webinar: Insights from City of Lakes Community Land Trust - Staci Horwitz (CLCLT)

From the webinar on "Using CLTs to Deliver Energy Renovation and Permanent Affordability to Existing Housing" on 25 September, Staci Horwitz, Director of Operations at the City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shares the journey and experiences of integrating existing homeowners into their CLT model. Staci provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that CLCLT has encountered over the years, highlighting the organization’s growth since its inception in 2002.
With over 400 homes now in the trust, Staci discusses the innovative approaches used to stabilize tenure and offer sustainable solutions for homeowners. This presentation forms part of a broader international conversation on sustainable housing solutions and community land trusts, featuring collaborations between European and U.S. CLTs.
Watch to learn how the CLT model is being leveraged to promote equitable, sustainable homeownership while empowering local communities.