Our contribution to the Global CLT Virtual Summit 2026.
In May 2026, Valentin Vaudoux (Rennes Métropole) and Dali Malnoury (CLTB) had the opportunity to present the Upcycling Trust project and Rennes' renovation strategy at a rounded table hosted by the European Community Land Trust Network.
This round table was organised during the Global Community Land Trust Virtual Summit to launch a new feasibility study exploring the use of the CLT model to secure tenure and support the renovation of the self-built neighborhood of Cova da Moura in Lisbon, Portugal.
The session presented key findings across legal, financial, participatory, and urban planning dimensions, while situating the project within broader European policy frameworks, including the Renovation Wave.
Speakers also reflected on the role of CLTs in addressing risks of displacement during renovation processes and their potential to provide long-term affordability, housing security, and social impact. Drawing on examples from Lisbon and beyond, the discussion connected local experience to wider debates on sustainable and equitable urban transformation in Europe.