Parkdale / Neighbourhood Land Trust

About Parkdale / Neighbourhood Land Trust

Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) is a community land trust in Parkdale led by a group of residents and organizations trying to protect the social, cultural and economic diversity of Parkdale by redefining how land is used and developed. The Neighbourhood Land Trust (NLT) owns and stewards community lands in Toronto to sustain inclusive and affordable neighbourhoods. Through the community land trust model, NLT acquires land and uses it to meet the needs of Parkdale and other neighbourhoods in need by leasing it to charity partners who can provide affordable housing, supportive housing and space for community economic development. ----- Parkdale is changing rapidly. This change is not inherently good or bad, but it raises important questions about affordability, diversity, and community assets in Parkdale. How can we ensure that everyone, particularly those with fewer resources and lower income, benefit from these changes? Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) was formed to build a community land trust to address that question. Through the community land trust model, PNLT will acquire land and use it to meet the needs of Parkdale by leasing it to non-profit partners who can provide affordable housing, furnish spaces for social enterprises and non-profit organizations, and offer urban agriculture and open space. Also, PNLT promotes community participation in guiding how land is used to benefit the community and keep Parkdale affordable and diverse.

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