Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Land Trusts/Open Space

[Buzz Burrell (72253.2101]

<< Has any one had any experience (a) with land trusts in preserving open space
(and in dividing up the resultant tax credits among a group) or (b)
partnering with local non-profits in maintaining open space? >>

I think this is really a good track to follow, and is probably the only way
urban groups in the high priced areas are going to have any success.

I've found that the Housing Authority in each city is usually quite open to
helping create something.  Since they are unique in each area, go to them and
ask for resources.

The group that specializes in CLT's is:
Institute for Community Economics
57 School St
Springfield, MA
01105
(413) 746-8660

Although Coho has mostly ignored it, there is actually a large amount of
publications and resources on what you are doing;  just keep asking around.  The
ICE newsletter ("Community Economics") always lists new books on this subject.

Buzz Burrell
Boulder