Blog: A Perspective on Community Ownership

Presented at “(Un)earthing new pathways for a justice transition: cultivating hope and food on contested terrains in Scotland, Amazon and the Arctic” Workshop, University of Strathclyde, in early 2022.

Blog: Land and Govan:  Imagining What is Possible

This talk was given as part of the knowledge exchange project “(Un)earthing new pathways for a justice transition: cultivating hope and food on contested terrains in Scotland, Amazon and the Arctic”

Community Ownership Hub - 2 members of the public stop to appreciate a mural on Royston Road

Sharing Our Learning from Year 1

Sharing our learning is a key part of the project. We have produced this report to inform community groups, policy makers, other organisations and anyone else interested, how the work is progressing.

Community Ownership Hub - A group of people in a large room watch three women talking on a stage

Upcoming Events in 2022

At the Urban Gathering 2022, the most popular feedback points was the value of getting everyone together in person. We want to build on that by organising more events.

Community Ownership Hub - A hallway in a building with a sign against a wall reading 'Kinning Park Complex'

The Urban Gathering 2022 in Pictures

On Friday the 22nd of April 2022, The Community Ownership Hub and Community Land Scotland hosted The Urban Gathering at The Kinning Park Complex.

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2022 Urban Gathering

The Community Ownership Hub and Community Land Scotland facilitated an Urban Gathering which brought together urban communities who own or are interested in buying land or other assets.

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Funding Available 22/23: Community Engagement Support

We are asking for expressions of interest in community engagement support. Groups applying should be exploring owning land or buildings, and be getting ready to explain their plans in 2022.

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Blog: Green Lairds and Urban Scotland

Scottish land markets are changing quickly due in part to global demand for low and zero carbon investments. Green Lairds are buying up large landholdings for “rewilding” and other carbon offset projects.