Community Land Trust Effort in Lahaina After the Fire

SOURCE npr.org
Mikey Burke's home was destroyed in the Lahaina fire, prompting her to join a community land trust effort to keep properties in the community affordable for local residents.

Key Points

  • Community land trust model used to keep housing affordable post-disaster
  • Effort led by community members to buy properties and prevent gentrification
  • Challenges include securing funding and limited ability to save all properties

Pros

  • Helps keep properties affordable for local residents
  • Preserves the community's historic makeup
  • Provides an option for those struggling to rebuild

Cons

  • Securing funding is a challenge
  • Not every property can be saved