Equitable Homeownership and Community Power

Forum Room 2

11:15AM - 12:30PM

This panel will spotlight community-driven ownership models that are reshaping access to affordable homeownership — and redefining how land and housing are preserved in the face of gentrification and displacement. Panelists will explore shared equity approaches like community land trusts (CLTs), limited-equity co-ops, and mutual housing associations. Speakers will reflect on both the opportunities and complexities of growing these models in New York City — from financing and land acquisition to navigating policy and governance. The conversation will also center the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships, collaborative governance, and community leadership in building sustainable, equity-first housing ecosystems.