City of Laguna Beach Invites Community Input to Establish a Community Land Trust
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – The City of Laguna Beach is taking a step toward addressing housing affordability and artist work/live opportunities through the establishment of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust (CLT). On March 26, 2024, the City Council directed staff to facilitate the formation of a CLT, a non-profit organization that acquires and holds land in trust for the benefit of the community. The primary goal of the CLT is to ensure that land remains permanently affordable, making it a key tool in preserving the city’s unique character while addressing housing challenges.
In-Person Community Land Trust Community Engagement Workshops: March 27, 2025
To engage residents, artists, housing providers, and other stakeholders in this transformative initiative, the City will host two Community Land Trust Community Engagement Workshops
1. Artist & Seniors Workshop: March 27, 2025
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM | City Council Chambers (505 Forest Avenue)
2. Community & Community Group Workshop: March 27, 2025
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Community & Recreation Center (30516 South Coast Highway)
Additionally, the City has scheduled a series of targeted engagement events to gather input from key community groups, including seniors, artists, donors, housing providers, workforce members, developers, community groups, and students.
Targeted Virtual Community Engagement Events: March 28, 2025
1. Workforce / Affordable Housing Developers / Developers / Housing and Human Services Committee Stakeholder Meeting: March 28, 2025
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Virtual: Zoom
2. Donors & Ad Hoc Stakeholder Meeting: March 28, 2025
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Virtual: Zoom
3. Artists & Students Stakeholder Meeting: March 28, 2025
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Virtual: Zoom
“Housing affordability is one of the most pressing challenges facing Laguna Beach, and the establishment of a Community Land Trust is a meaningful step toward a long-term solution,” said Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi. “We invite the entire community to participate in these discussions as we work together to create opportunities for our residents, artists, and workforce.”
For more details and to RSVP for an event, please visit www.lagunabeachcity.net/communitylandtrust or contact Jennifer Savage, Senior Management Analyst at (949) 715-1141 or jsavage@lagunabeachcity.net.
