MWCLT is entering a new era— one that requires new leadership. Since its inception, MWCLT has relied on the services of HDAdvisors, a small consulting firm, to run its day-to-day operations. But MWCLT has grown to a point where a part-time consultant is no longer...
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Building Bridges – September 2024
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...
Building Bridges – July 2024
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...
Public Statement on Bensley Agrihood Rezoning
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...
Building Bridges – June 2024
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...
Volunteer Opportunity: CLT Housing Eligibility Strategist
Join MWCLT as our 2024 – 2025 VHA AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Apply by July 18, 2024. Stipends and other benefits available.
Our Path So Far 2022
Featured Supporters: Michaela Ross and Brian Bills
Earlier this year, Michaela Ross and Brian Bills decided to donate $90,000 of their inheritance to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. The couple, who moved from the San Francisco area two years ago, decided it would be best to use their “unearned...
Featured Homeowner: Keyara Lewis
Welcome to our new homeowner, Keyara Lewis and her son, Hayden Lewis! Keyara and Hayden moved into their new MWCLT home this summer. Keyara is a 25-year-old Richmond native. After graduating from college in 2020 with a degree in communications and marketing, Keyara...
Homeowner Feature: The Dallas’s
On April 15th, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas commemorated fifty years of marriage. To make it more special, they got to celebrate in their recently-purchased home from the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. Although Mr. and Mrs. Dallas are two of MWCLT’s newest homeowners,...