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.
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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”
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 Land Scotland Conference May 2022
Community landowners from across Scotland enjoyed an in-person get-together in May 2022 in Edinburgh at our annual conference.
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.
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.
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.
Report: Vision for more community-led housing in urban Scotland
“Urban Dwelling: a Vision for Urban Community-led Housing in Scotland” is the report published March 2022 by Community Land Scotland in partnership with South of Scotland Community Housing (SoSCH).
Diversity and Inclusion Community Engagement Top-Tips
We have been working with Govanhill Baths to co-produce a top-tips document on diverse and inclusive community engagement. This is now available!
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.
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.
