Land trust plans to build permanent homes for trailer park residents in west Durango
Triangle Trailer Park, the 12-unit trailer park immediately west of the much larger Westside Mobile Park, was sold by HomesFund to the larger park’s owner, Elevation Community Land Trust, who intends to combine and transform both parks into neighborhoods of homes with permanent foundations that will be annexed by Durango.
Recent rezoning in Westwood will bring affordable condos to the area
A single-family home in Westwood was rezoned to allow for a 3-story mixed-use development that would bring affordable home ownership opportunities to the neighborhood.
Elevation Community Land Trust opens door to home ownership for forever renters
Land trust model splits ownership of property, lowering costs significantly.
Two New Affordable Housing Projects Honor African American Legacies
Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) and partners have proudly announced the unveiling of two transformative developments this month, The Burrell and BirdWhistle, both named after prominent Colorado African American figures. These developments not only offer affordable homeownership opportunities but also pay homage to individuals who overcame historical barriers to housing and contributed significantly to their communities.
New housing looks to bring cultural legacy back to Five Points | 9news.com
The Burrell affordable housing development is a chance to give those who played a part in the Five Points neighborhood’s history, a home in its future.
Durango City Council approves 30 sale units at former Animas High School site
The city of Durango achieved a “big milestone” on Tuesday when City Council approved a Twin Buttes Housing Compliance Agreement that accommodates 30 affordable housing units at the former site of Animas High School, according to a city planner. The 30 units were made possible by the agreement, which says TBDI will donate 271 Twin Buttes Ave., the former site of Animas High School, to the city, which will in turn transfer ownership to Elevation Community Land Trust.
