WELCOME TO THE NORTH END HALIFAX “NEW ROOTS” COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
FULFILLING THE PROMISES MADE TO DISPLACED AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIANS:
To create a Thriving community with Land, Housing, and Intergenerational Wealth
The North End Halifax “New Roots” Community Land Trust is Evolving.
Protecting Affordability:
Through housing acquisition and development.
Building Connection
By engaging residents in shaping the future of our neighborhoods.
Honouring Legacy
Ensuring community-led solutions that reflect our history and resilience.
In the context of a Community Land Trust (CLT), "community first" refers to the principle that the needs and interests of the community should take precedence in decisions regarding land use and development.
Community First
Two-Path Growth Model
-
Roots Canopy
Courses (health, financial literacy, digital/AI, climate)
Gatherings (feasts, townhalls, block parties, Jane’s Walks)
Advisory role & pop-up outreach
-
Internal Stability
Governance, systems, staffing, financial discipline
Digital adoption (AI, storytelling, operations)
Leadership training for long-term sustainability
Development Acquisition and Management
Support Our Mission:
Founder and President
Treno Morton
Driven by a combination of academic acumen, practical experience, and an unwavering commitment to social progress, Treno Morton is poised to make a lasting impact on the fields of urban planning and community development. His unwavering dedication to cultivating inclusive communities, as demonstrated by his work at Inspiring Communities, his involvement with the AHTB, and his entrepreneurial pursuits, showcases a multifaceted approach to effecting positive change.