Gentrification Conference 2021
540 W Main Communiversity and City Roots Community Land Trust presents: Resisting Gentrification: Then & Now presents a historical recap of Rochester’s movements and resistance led by BIPOC community activists around issues related to gentrification, housing injustice and environmental racism and how these movements have continued in the modern era in Rochester and beyond.
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About Us
City Roots Community Land Trust was founded in 2016 and works to establish and promote permanent affordability, development without displacement, and community wealth building within Rochester, NY.
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Our Homes
We believe that everyone has a right to quality, affordable housing. Check out some of our work here.
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Our Partners
We're not just about affordable housing, we are proud to work with other local organizations in the fight for economic, racial, and environmental justice.
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Our Members
As a community land trust, our members are crucial to achieve our vision of community controlled neighborhoods. Learn more about becoming a member here.
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Donate
Interested in supporting our mission? Click here to learn more about donating to City Roots Community Land Trust
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FAQ
What is a community land trust? How does permanent affordability work? Check out our FAQ to learn more about CLTs and community control.
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Our Values

PERMANENT AFFORDABILITY

Quality land and housing should be afforded to all Rochesterians. City Roots preserves and increases the number of homes, rental properties, and community opportunities that are permanently affordable for future generations of Rochester families.

DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT DISPLACEMENT


City Roots works with members of the community and local partners to address displacement and implement community driven solutions in Rochester.

RADICALLY BUILDING COMMUNITY

City Roots works to imagine a Rochester that is sustainable for all Rochesterians through democratic community control. When we envision a community that is in harmony & collaborating to find solutions that benefits everyone, we envision a better future. 

Tribute to our Members!

The smile on my daughter’s face expresses how we enjoy living in this home. As a single parent, City Roots provides a safe and healthy environment for my daughter, our pets and I to enjoy spending time together in a secure home. We love the great features the apartment came with, and the speedy time they fix any problems we may have. We thank the CLT for the opportunity to live in such a lovely apartment.

Ana Martinez

Lessee member since 2020