Paul Schissler, a community development planner with over 25 years of experience in Northwest Washington, recommends community land trusts to protect the community’s investment in homes that can remain permanently affordable for future generations of homebuyers. CLTs can also serve as the “stewards of affordability” when communities use inclusive housing strategies, like inclusionary zoning, to create homes people can afford. Schissler is a co-founder of, and currently serves as president of, the Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition, in addition to his job as executive director of Kulshan Community Land Trust.

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