I recently worked as a Research Assistant with the Action Research Study of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust.

I was initially brought on to work with the co-chairs of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust (KMCLT) Board to solidify the land trust’s presence and build the membership. I helped hire a Community-based Designer, and we worked together with the Board to create a website and communication tools that represent the mission, story, and aims of the Land Trust. In June 2021, the KMCLT acquired the building at 54-56 Kensington Ave, a remarkable move that was the result of years of community organizing.

This research node is affiliated with the Affordable Housing Challenge Project. You can read more about the role of students in Toronto’s land trust movement here.