Description
Facing the twin challenges of producing more affordable housing and addressing climate change, cities across the world are caught between the need for producing more housing while protecting existing open space and decarbonizing the built environment. By linking sustainability in the built environment to the creation of permanently affordable housing, CLTs can simultaneously respond to the housing and climate crisis in ways that ensure justice and equity.
This 75 minute webinar will highlight innovative CLT approaches to deliver just and equitable solutions that respond to these challenges by featuring two exemplary CLT initiatives from Europe and the United States: The Upcycling Trust, a partnership between five European CLTs and local municipal authorities in France; and the Sustained Legacy Project from City of Lakes CLT in the city of Minneapolis, MN. The Upcycling Trust partnership works at delivering sustainable housing renovations while bringing existing housing into community ownership. The Sustained Legacy Project from City of Lakes CLT uses the CLT as a way to assist low-income elderly homeowners facing significant housing rehabilitation challenges while deeding the land to the CLT. Our presenters will provide overviews of their respective projects, while addressing the specific challenges they face and the strategies they employ to overcome these obstacles, providing valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers alike.
After the presentations, there will also be a short Q&A to give you the opportunity to ask questions to our panelists.
Panelists
Staci Horwitz - Operations Director·City of Lakes Community Land Trust
Staci Horowitz is the Operations Director at City of Lakes CLT, where she oversees homeownership programs and property development projects. She joined CLCLT in 2006 and has a diverse background, including roles as a software firm president, grant writing consultant, youth specialist, and medical sales consultant. Staci's expertise spans nonprofit administration, program development, financial management, and community land trust stewardship. She has also facilitated workshops for NeighborWorks® America and Grounded Solutions Network. Staci holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics from the College of St. Scholastica and resides in North Minneapolis.
Staci also has experience in nonprofit administration; program development, implementation and evaluation; small business financial management; contract management; computer network design and support; and facilitating workshops on financing, community land trust stewardship, and homeowner engagement.
Outside of her work with the CLCLT, Staci has facilitated various workshops for NeighborWorks® America and Grounded Solutions Network.
Staci received her Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics from the College of St. Scholastica and lives in North Minneapolis.
Virginie Schoëff -Project Manager for Sustainable and Inclusive Renovation·Community Land Trust Brussels
Virginie Shoeff is the Project Manager for Sustainable and Inclusive Renovation at CLTB.
Nathalie Demeslay -Housing Director·Rennes Métropole
Nathalie Demeslay is the Housing Director at Rennes Métropole. With over 29 years of experience, she has been instrumental in shaping housing policies and initiatives in the Greater Rennes Metropolitan Area. Nathalie is deeply committed to promoting social housing and has facilitated numerous projects and workshops related to housing and community development. She is also actively engaged in civic initiatives aimed at enhancing community participation and migrant support.
Date: Sep 25, 2024 05:00 PM in Brussels
Registration : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JQCk8DvPSpKxNKHyZmbwYw?mc_cid=35894978e6&mc_eid=5a4e0a6cc4#/registration