The Lewis Blueprint
From Public Purview · 00:10:37
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Community Land Trusts and the Fight for Affordable HousingWhat happens when the speculative market fails to deliver, and profit-driven developers look elsewhere while hardworking people are priced out of their own towns? Across the nation, communities are taking matters into their own hands, proving that traditional grit and collective responsibility remain our best tools for national renewal. This episode takes us to the historic market town of Lewes in East Sussex to explore a practical, no-nonsense solution to the housing crisis. When housing became an unaffordable commodity, local residents formed a community land trust to pool resources, purchase land, and build secure homes that remain under local control. We examine how this model protects local heritage, strengthens social fabric, and keeps housing permanently affordable by removing pure profit from the equation. Join us as we explore how grassroots action can triumph over speculative development and restore community cohesion. Tune in to discover whether local stewardship can become the blueprint for housing resilience across the country.
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