City Roots Community Land Trust

Our Mission:

As a community-driven organization we work to establish and promote permanently affordable, equitable communities in Rochester, ensuring development without displacement by empowering neighbors, having the community both own and manage land, and bridging socioeconomic divisions.

Our Values

PERMANENT AFFORDABILITY

Quality land and housing should be afforded to all Rochesterians. City Roots preserves and increases the number of homes, rental properties, and community opportunities that are permanently affordable for future generations of Rochester families.

DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT DISPLACEMENT

City Roots works with members of the community and local partners to address displacement and implement community driven solutions in Rochester.

RADICALLY BUILDING COMMUNITY

City Roots believes in a Rochester that is sustainable for all Rochesterians through democratic community control. When we envision a community that is in harmony & collaborating to find solutions that benefits everyone. A better future is possible, and building community is the way.