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The San Francisco Community Land Trust purchased a five-unit building in the Mission District, securing long-term housing for its tenants and preventing displacement, with the city supporting the $1.55 million purchase through various programs, providing relief and stability to longtime residents.
After the devastating Lahaina fire, a community in Maui is facing the challenge of rebuilding and preventing speculators and developers from altering the local landscape. In response, community members are working on establishing a nonprofit community land trust to purchase properties and maintain affordability for local residents. This model, already used in other disaster-affected areas, aims to preserve housing affordability and cultural value while addressing the post-disaster housing market pressures.