The Neighbourhood Land Trust (NLT) is a community land trust in Parkdale led by a group of residents and organizations trying to protect the social, cultural and economic diversity of Parkdale by redefining how land is used and developed.

Parkdale is changing rapidly. This change is not inherently good or bad, but it raises important questions about affordability, diversity, and community assets in Parkdale. How can we ensure that everyone, particularly those with fewer resources and lower income, benefit from these changes?

The Neighbourhood Land Trust (NLT) was formed to build a community land trust to address that question. Through the community land trust model, NLT will acquire land and use it to meet the needs of Parkdale by leasing it to charity partners who can provide affordable housing, supportive housing and space for community economic development.

We also provide public education on strategies for poverty relief including affordable housing, supportive housing and space for community economic development.