
Arbolera de Vida, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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What is Sawmill Community Land Trust?
Sawmill CLT is a membership, nonprofit organization with a mission to develop vibrant, prosperous neighborhoods through the creation and stewardship of permanently affordable housing and sustainable economic opportunities. The keystone of our mission is the empowerment of underserved, disinvested communities through civic engagement, education, and advocacy.
We improve the health and wealth of low and moderate income families and communities by:
- Providing housing education and financial counseling services
- Creating and preserving permanently affordable homeownership and housing options
- Offering resources and support for CLT residents and community concerns
- Engaging grassroots participation in the development and growth of our neighborhoods
Incorporated in 1994, Sawmill CLT's work has been focused within the city of Albuquerque’s Sawmill and Wells Park neighborhoods for the last fifteen years and has centered on the development of the Arbolera de Vida community. As a result of our success to date, Sawmill CLT is now working to build relationships with other neighborhoods within Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, like Barelas and Martineztown/Santa Barbara.
Learn more about our history...
Building the Arbolera de Vida Community
In partnership with the City of Albuquerque, Sawmill CLT has been developing the Arbolera de Vida community since 1999. Encompassing 27 contiguous urban acres, when complete it will include 93 homes for sale, two apartment complexes with 106 rental homes- Sawmill Lofts (60) & Sawmill Senior Housing (46), public spaces- an outdoor plaza, children’s playground/playing field, half basketball court & dog park, a one acre community garden, and several acres purposed for commercial/economic use.
Beyond the bricks-and-mortar construction, Sawmill CLT is responsible for bringing to life the community’s vision for itself- building a neighborhood designed to respect cultural traditions and values, protecting environmental integrity, and providing opportunities for prosperity for future generations.
See our progress on ADV so far...
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