Community Land Trusts (CLTs), the model adopted by Safe Community Homes, are democratic, non profit organisations that own and develop land for the benefit of the community. The model originated in the USA and has become a global movement with more than 500 CLTs across Europe, Africa, Australia and North and South America.
In Germany, the baugruppen community housing movement is responsible for construction of around 5,000 homes annually in Berlin alone, representing 15 per cent of new housing provision. Some developments offer shared facilities such as laundry rooms, fitness rooms, guest rooms, rooftop terraces, a creative hub and rentable community spaces.
In Switzerland, the traditional cooperative movement has experienced a renaissance, where community-led housing schemes are recognised as important players in urban renewal and planning. The Swiss have developed a range of innovative finance models including public subsidies and low interest loans for non-profit developers and individual members.
In Spain, Barcelona recently announced it will deploy new Catalonian powers to force the sale of empty properties to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing helping low-income tenants.
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