Lower Valley Community Land Trust Promotes Local Resilience Through Land Ownership
In western Massachusetts, the Lower Valley Community Land Trust (LVCLT) is working to enhance local resilience by enabling communities to own and control their local economy. This initiative is part of a broader movement to address disruptions such as climate change, economic instability, and social breakdowns. The LVCLT aims to integrate regenerative ecological principles into development, focusing on affordable housing, regenerative agriculture, and community production. The trust is a collaboration between Wellspring Cooperative, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Equity Trust, and it seeks to empower communities in the lower valley of the Connecticut River by providing them with the means to manage their own resources and engage in democratic governance. 
