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Join us for the launch of Fremantle’s first Community Land Trust (CLT), a new approach to addressing the housing affordability crisis.

A safe, stable, and sustainable home is fundamental to our wellbeing. Yet, despite significant investment, housing affordability continues to be a pressing issue in Fremantle, where many households are struggling to access affordable housing.

Community Land Trusts (CLTs), a concept that originated in the U.S. in the 1960s, offer a solution by removing homes from the speculative market. They tie the value of homes to local median incomes, ensuring housing remains affordable. Unlike traditional models, CLTs treat housing as a right, with the land held for long-term community benefit. Homeowners hold long-term leases while the land remains in community ownership.

CLTs have successfully transformed housing around the world, and Fremantle is now joining this global movement.

At this event, Fremantle architects Tobias Busch (spaceagency) and Geoffrey London will introduce the CLT model and explore how it could be implemented locally. Kate MacTiernan will share her experience co-founding London’s first CLT, and Sean Kelly, Director of the Australasian Housing Institute, will discuss how CLTs can be adapted to Australia’s legislative and financial frameworks.

This event is for anyone passionate about affordable housing or community-led initiatives. Join us to learn more and help shape the future of housing in Fremantle.

Full Address:
Rueben’s Room, P&O Hotel
Corner of High Street and Mouat Street
Fremantle, WA, 6160
(Next to Ode to Sirens)

Bookings essential
The event is free, but places must be booked.

Running times:
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – Talk
7:30pm – Event finishes

For questions about this event please contact the organiser.

Image credit: International Centre for Community Land Trusts

Land in Common is an incorporated association formed in 2024 by Tobias Busch, Geoffrey London, Kate MacTiernan and Sean Kelly to form and support Community Land Trusts in Western Australia. Together with other stakeholders, including the City of Fremantle, Land in Common have been exploring options to secure land and funding to start the first CLT in Western Australia in Fremantle.