Affordable Housing and Community Support

The process of creating this organization has been ongoing for over 20+ years. A Limited Equity Housing Cooperative was envisioned by the CRSP founders of LAEV in the early 1980s before the LEHC was founded as Urban Soil Tierra Urbana in 2010, coming together one puzzle piece at a time.

Affordable Housing

Maintaining Affordable Housing

USTU took ownership of its two apartment buildings in July 2012. The limited equity co-op has many of the features of Cohousing. With the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust and CRSP, USTU was founded as a public demonstration of more sustainable urban living patterns. We’ve learned a lot along the way.

Providing a well-managed and properly-maintained property so that we may provide decent, safe and sanitary living conditions for our residents.

Create balanced opportunities for individual participation & collective stewardship

Commitment to being a financially-stable enterprise that successfully operates within its budget

Community Engagement Programs

Our programs encourage active participation from community members in decision-making processes. We believe that collective efforts lead to better outcomes, and we provide platforms for residents to voice their ideas, concerns, and aspirations for their neighborhoods.

Celebrate & include joy in all our endeavors

Build a dynamic community through diversity & cooperation, giving & forgiving

Be a catalyst for positive relationships among the residents, management staff and residents of the surrounding neighborhood, with open channels of communication.

Sustainability Education Initiatives

We offer educational workshops focusing on sustainability practices, aimed at teaching residents how to minimize their environmental footprint. Our initiatives empower individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits while enhancing their quality of life and community well-being.

Learn sustainable living practices

Workshops for all age groups

Promoting environmental awareness

Support for Local Cooperatives

Urban Soil Tierra Urbana supports local cooperatives by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We aim to strengthen the cooperative economy, ensuring community members can thrive while collaborating on projects that meet their unique needs.

Boosting local cooperative growth

Resources for community initiatives

Connecting like-minded individuals

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Join Our Community Efforts Today!

Support affordable housing initiatives and help us continue to be an example of a sustainable future for all. Your involvement matters and makes a real difference. Newsletter coming soon!