Reclaiming History and Culture: The Hogan’s Alley Community Land Trust | Djaka Blais

What if revitalizing a community could also mean reclaiming its history and cultural identity? Today, we’ll focus on the Hogan’s Alley Community Land Trust in Vancouver, which is dedicated to incubating initiatives that support the economic well-being of this historic Black community and creating a vibrant hub for its residents. We are thrilled to be joined by Djaka Blais, the executive director of the Hogan’s Alley Society and a founding Director of the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). Djaka is deeply committed to raising awareness of the historic Black presence that has shaped this community. In our conversation, we’ll discuss: Key projects aimed at providing inclusive housing Developing community spaces Navigating the challenges of operating in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets through strategic partnerships How can community land trusts serve as catalysts for cultural and economic renewal? Let’s find out! Acknowledgements: This episode is brought to you by Untitled Planning and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT). For all episode show notes, and additional details about the series and CLT please visit www.untitledplanning.com Credits: Production: Untitled Planning Music: Side Hustle by SLPSTRM