REal Edgemere Community Land Trust
New York
New York City
Beach Channel Dr
(646) 397-7537
2021
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ReAL Edgemere Community Land Trust is a community-led nonprofit working to realize economic and climate justice in the Rockaways.
We are committed to transforming vacant land into vibrant neighborhood assets—owned and stewarded by Edgemere residents.
Tripartite board of directors representing residents, community members, and advisors.
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Income-qualified. Specific eligibility criteria to be determined as part of the development process and in consultation with the community.
Established by local leaders to address the long-term recovery and resilience of Edgemere after Hurricane Sandy.
In 2022, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) selected ReAL Edgemere CLT to redevelop 119 vacant lots, furthering the goals of the 2017 Resilient Edgemere Community Plan.
New York City Community Land Initiative (NYCCLI) member