New Roots is committed to securing the economic and cultural legacy of the
African Nova Scotian North End Community.
Conceptual rendering of a proposed development by the New Roots Land Trust (Illustration Happy Cities)
The New Roots Community Land Trust was formed to ensure the African Nova Scotian North End community
can benefit from the redevelopment of the Cogswell Interchange.
Our vision is to build a mixed-use, mixed-market development with community spaces,
a Black cultural and recreational centre, and commercial spaces for Black-owned businesses.
The New Roots Community Land Trust is an African Nova Scotian led non-profit organization with a mission to secure the economic and cultural legacy of the African Nova Scotian North End Community.
Our mission is to secure the economic and cultural legacy of the North End African Nova Scotian Community
We aim to do this by:
Acquiring and developing a parcel in the new Cogswell District
Restoring and protecting existing affordable housing in the North End
Building real estate development capacity within the African Nova Scotian community