Grounded Solutions Network CEO Tony Pickett joined leading housing experts and advocates for a series of video interviews to address the history, diversification and scaleability of the community land trust model and the impact of racial justice on CLT expansion efforts in the United States and worldwide. We encourage our members to share and submit thoughts and feedback on the videos using the comment form here.
Housing is a Fundamental Right
Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler declares housing a fundamental right, bringing together those most impacted by exclusionary policies to influence community planning and decision-making.
Looking to the Future: Expanding the Model
Grounded Solutions Network Board President Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler envisions how the expansion of shared equity housing can help right the wrongs of America’s discriminatory past.
Recruiting and Retaining POC Voices
Grounded Solutions Network Board President Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler emphasizes the importance of recruiting and ascending people of color into decision-making leaders.
Shared Equity Housing: Stability and Wealth Building Opportunities
Board President Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler describes how Shared Equity Housing provides an ‘entry ramp’ toward housing stability and wealth-building.
The “Black Tax” and Other Housing Obstacles for Communities of Color
Sarita Turner speaks on the ‘Black Tax,’ housing obstacles for communities of color, and how Shared Equity Housing provides an accessible, affordable pathway toward wealth-building.
Wealth Building and Structural Injustice in Affordable Housing
Grounded Solutions Board Member Nathaniel Smith speaks on wealth-building, structural injustice, and the future of long-term housing affordability.
The Important of Land Ownership, Equity and Education
Shirley Sherrod of New Communities, Inc. describes the history of land acquisition toward creating the nation’s first Community Land Trust.
COVID-19 Impact on New Communities Inc. Land Trust
CLT Pioneer Shirley Sherrod shares how COVID-19 has impacted day-to-day operations on their 1,600-acre working farm.
Why the Community Land Trust Model Works
Tony shares why community input and control of land use propels generational benefits.
The History of Community Land Trusts
Tony explains how the modern CLT was born out of the American Civil Rights Movement.
Building Housing Equity
Tony shares how CLT homeowners use earned equity from increased home value to eventually purchase a new home at market rate.
Redlining and the Racial Wealth Gap
Tony describes the generational impacts of intentional asset suppression among communities of color.
Community Land Trusts Combating Gentrification
Tony describes the generational impacts of intentional asset suppression among communities of color.
Single-Family Zoning and Housing Discrimination
Tony discusses how lot sizes and land policies can effectively exclude low-income residents’ access to a community.
Financial Literacy and Housing Equity
Tony encourages the consideration of home ownership as an investment tool for wealth building.
Working Together to Strengthen Community Land Trusts
Tony speaks on the importance of collaborative stewardship in support of the CLT model.
A Scalable Solution: Grounded Solutions’ Plan to Advance Housing with Lasting Affordability
Tony shares Grounded Solutions’ plans to expand the number of homes with lasting affordability to one million during the next decade.
How Can Community Land Trusts Combat Racial Bias?
Tony discusses why CLTs must work to combat systemic housing discrimination.
How Does Housing Equity Impact Social Justice Reform?
Tony discusses the impact of economic exclusion on housing equity.
Is Racial Bias a Global Issue?
Tony discusses international racism and its impact on the Pan-African Diaspora.
Origins: Community Land Trusts Efforts within the Metro Atlanta Region
Tony discusses his time in Atlanta and early work with area CLT efforts.
How Does the Racial Wealth Gap Influence Home Values?
Tony discusses how redlining and restrictive covenants set the stage for predatory lending and an expansive racial wealth gap.
How are COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter Impacting Community Land Trust Efforts?
Tony discusses how COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter impact communities served by CLTs.
