Technical Assistance/Coaching

We work with emerging and established Community Land Trusts (and related non-profits and co-ops) needing a boost in evaluating potential land-based projects, such as drafting and refining feasibility analyses, assessing potential capital stack, identifying potential pitfalls and development issues.  We also help identify the initial steps in getting ready for acquisition & pre-development project planning.

Coaching and guidance for property donation issues for Community Land Trusts and similar models.

CLT organizational issues, such as business planning, staffing projections/needs, sustainability considerations, and partnership models.

Better working finance/funding programs

We work with funders and lenders on ways to improve suitability of their products and programs for small site, anti-displacement acquisition/rehab projects (aka preservation projects), with the goal of getting funds deployed more quickly, more accurately, and with higher impact.

Converting BMR (Below-Market-Rate) units to Permanent Affordability

We work with agencies seeking to craft and implement strategies for converting BMR housing stock to permanent affordability and securing long-term stewardship methods.