Let’s work together to create and preserve permanently affordable housing in Somerville.
Somerville Community Land Trust is an independent, community-based non-profit organization. Its mission is to build community power and stability in Somerville by acquiring residences and land and making them permanently affordable. And you can be a part of it!
Join our interactive Somerville Open Studios map featuring local artists!
Click here or visit tinyurl.com/scltopenstudios to join our interactive map that highlights studios of local artists and links to their work.
This map will be shared widely through our social media, newsletter, and more—giving you extra exposure while helping spread the word about community land trusts. In return, we simply ask that you share a few SCLT brochures and some fun merch at your studio during Somerville Open Studios weekend. No need to be an expert—we’ll give you everything you need, from talking points to materials. It’s a low-effort, high-impact way to bring our communities together.
Have questions? Contact Andres Bueno at a.bueno@somervillecommunitylandtrust.org or by phone at 617-233-6379.
The situation
Somerville is experiencing an affordable housing crisis. Many people who have lived in Somerville for a long time, or who would like to, can’t afford to. Real estate speculation and development has left many of our neighbors behind.
Our answer
The Somerville CLT uses a community land trust model to promote neighborhood stability. We provide opportunities to all residents regardless of immigration status and work to develop innovative methods to increase homeownership and address our housing crisis.
Learn more about how community land trusts work →
Looking for all the details? Read our recommendations report →
Group photo at End of Year Celebration of 12.11.24