How do 'Community Land Trusts' (CLTs) attempt to mitigate the negative effects of gentrification?
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Correct answer: By removing land from the speculative market and ensuring long-term housing affordability
In a CLT, a nonprofit owns the land while residents own the homes on top of it. This allows for lower purchase prices and includes resale restrictions that keep the homes affordable for future low-income buyers even as the neighborhood gentrifies.
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