{"id":6831,"date":"2022-11-08T15:36:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T23:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opalclt.org\/?p=6831"},"modified":"2022-11-08T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T23:36:30","slug":"clt-neighbors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opalclt.org\/es\/clt-neighbors\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Support for OPAL Ripples Beyond Orcas Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

The welcome mat is always out when other Community Land Trusts (CLTs) want to visit Orcas. They come to see OPAL neighborhoods, ask questions and share insights. OPAL staff and trustees appreciate the opportunity and the exchange.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Lisa Byers and Julie Brunner presenting at the Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition conference.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As one of the Northwest\u2019s first CLTs, OPAL has developed many different types of housing, successfully adapted to changing community needs and managed countless challenges with each new project. Many of the staff have now worked together for decades, amassing a wealth of knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re adamantly open-source when it comes to sharing information,\u201d explained Executive Director Lisa Byers. \u201cWe come away from these interchanges with other CLTs feeling grateful and energized. OPAL can provide valuable perspective and it\u2019s a chance for us to ask questions and learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spring CLT staffers came from San Juan, Lopez and Whidbey islands<\/strong> to tour OPAL neighborhoods and talk about how the organizations can do more together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the summer, the staff of Kulshan CLT in Bellingham<\/strong> came to visit. Discussion topics included construction methods and energy efficiency, new office systems and how to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then in September, the Methow Housing Trust<\/strong> made Orcas part of its annual staff retreat. The new CLT has properties in Twisp, Mazama and Winthrop. On their agenda: interacting with owners and their communities, and growth strategies for the next 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re adamantly open-source when it comes to sharing information,\u201d<\/p>-Lisa Byers, Executive Director<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

OPAL staff also regularly makes presentations at the regional gathering of the Coalici\u00f3n de Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias del Noroeste<\/strong> and participates in the Red de soluciones conectadas a tierra<\/strong> national housing conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fall Lisa spoke on Bainbridge Island at the annual fundraiser for Housing Resources Bainbridge<\/strong>. Next year OPAL Housing Director Julie Brunner will once again co-lead the Capacity Building Institute for the Northwest CLT Coalition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of this would happen without you. Thank you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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