The land trust, a nonprofit created in November, would acquire properties from the city and in turn would enter into a 99-year lease with property owners. The trust would own the land, but homeowners would own the structures. Trust officials say that makes the housing more affordable while allowing for more income diversity in neighborhoods.
Info Sessions are held in-person the Second Tuesday of every month and online monthly! As always, we welcome anyone who is interested in our program, whether you are potential homeowner, a real estate agent who wants to help your clients into a home they can afford, a...
Post-Purchase Class for MWCLT Home Owners Stewardship and Community Outreach Manager to host a Post-Purchase workshop on June 6. This workshop is intended for individuals who have purchased a MWCLT and are current MW residents. Who Should Attend? This special class is...
A New Chapter: Welcoming Dr. Mae Worthey-Thomas as CEO The start of the new year brings an exciting leadership transition. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mae Worthey-Thomas as our new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Worthey-Thomas succeeds Erica Sims,...
Do you remember? This September, we’re dancing because the first four homes in Ettrick Landing are under contract and scheduled to close! We’re making progress on several other construction projects, including one in the city’s Northside. Don’t forget, MWCLT is once...
Ready for some fireworks? In addition to celebrating America’s independence, this month we’re celebrating an important birthday: Maggie L. Walker herself, born 160 years ago on July 15th, 1864. This Friday, 7/5 the National Parks Service will kick off two weeks of...
On June 5, 2024, the nonprofits behind the envisioned Bensley Agrihood withdrew their rezoning application from the Chesterfield County Planning Commission’s docket because it became clear—after 583 days—that the project would not receive rezoning approval due to a...
Here comes the sun... We had some big news last month! On May 17, Henrico County announced a massive $60 million Housing Trust Fund, as well as their intention to use it to fund a massive expansion of the CLT in Henrico. Ettrick Landing is on track to be completed...
Join MWCLT as our 2024 – 2025 VHA AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Apply by July 18, 2024. Stipends and other benefits available.
