The Hometown Project is mobilizing neighbors for collective ownership of real estate in West and Southwest Philadelphia.

All over West and Southwest Philly, we have built vibrant, diverse, and affordable communities under difficult circumstances. Now the fruits of our labor are being taken away. Rising prices and property taxes are pushing longtime neighbors out and threatening our community's progressive character. What's worse is that there's no coordinated response. We have a small window to act. It's time to create economic solidarity through community-controlled land!

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Our Approach

Educate

We help neighbors and stakeholders gain a clear vision of community-controlled real estate and what it takes to make it happen.

Organize

We identify and mobilize stakeholders for a group discernment process, aligning individual interests with community needs.

Resource

We connect the community to the financial, political and technical resources to support collective ownership.

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We're building an advisory board, forming partnerships, and organizing for a community trust. Whether you're a property owner, a potential advisor, or a funder, we'd love to talk.

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