RPOP is proud to operate as a Community Land Trust (CLT), a nonprofit model dedicated to creating and permanently preserving affordable housing. Inspired by the legacy of New Communities, a land trust founded in 1969 by a collective of Black farmers in Albany, Georgia, to preserve access to farmland in the face of racist practices and policies, RPOP's CLT ensures long-term affordability, allowing generations of residents to build wealth while staying rooted in their community. We are part of a growing national movement of CLTs that are working to sustain equal access to land and housing.

RPOP's CLT creates lasting opportunities for affordable and wealth building in the Russell neighborhood. By preserving affordable housing and ensuring community control over land, the Russell CLT helps residents build equity through long-term ownership of their homes without the threat of displacement. The CLT empowers residents to shape their future and, through participation in decision-making about the CLT, the future of Russell while maintaining its cultural and historical integrity. Our goal is simple: to create a thriving, resident-owned community that builds wealth for generations to come.