Across the country, communities are reclaiming control of the places they call home. From cooperative housing to shared commercial spaces, community ownership is emerging as a powerful approach to keeping land affordable, preventing displacement, and building wealth that stays local.
Now, the University of Miami’s Community & Educational Well-Being Research Center (CEW-RC) is launching the Community Ownership for Health and Racial Equity Project, a new national research collaboration exploring how this movement can advance racial justice, health equity, and local democracy.
Join us for a special kickoff webinar introducing the Community Ownership Learning & Action Lab — a first-of-its-kind national initiative connecting researchers, practitioners, and communities working to shape the future of shared ownership.
You’ll hear about:
Real-world examples of community-owned housing and commercial spaces
Policy, capital, and storytelling tools that strengthen the movement
An innovation fund supporting new models and leaders
An interactive platform to share resources and connect the field
Together, we’ll explore what community ownership looks like today — and where it’s headed next.