Houston Community Land Trust Battling Gentrification, Rising Home Prices

In the African-American community, building generational wealth is often a top priority.

But how can families build wealth if they are fighting for survival?

Many African-American families have lost property that has been in their families for years because of the higher taxes brought about by gentrification.

However, the Houston Community Land Trust (CLT) and other land trusts throughout the country are fighting back to save homes and save the culture of some of the country’s most historic neighborhoods.

On March 18, Houston community media executives and journalists took a bus tour to neighborhoods like Third Ward, Freedmen’s Town, Wayside Village and Acres Homes to see how the Houston Community Land Trust has fought to maintain affordable housing for residents, even speaking to some homeowners and renters in these quickly changing neighborhoods.

Read the full article here: https://www.regalmag.com/houston-community-land-trust-battling-gentrification-rising-home-prices/