activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Administer homebuyer eligibility and education requirements Homebuyer Education and CounselingRequires prospective buyers to attend orientation, complete homebuyer education, meet income eligibility criteria, and submit a formal application to qualify for homeownership opportunities.
- Affordable Home Sales and Stewardship Affordable Homeownership with Long-Term Affordability ControlsSells homes at an affordable price to eligible and financially qualified permanent Flagstaff residents by separating ownership of the home from the land. The organization also provides ongoing stewardship to homeowners, including annual property surveys, financial counseling referrals, community activities, property value estimates, and invitations to trainings and annual meetings. Potential buyers must attend an orientation, meet income eligibility, and complete homebuyer education.
- Community Engagement through "History Happy Hour" Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes "History Happy Hour" events to engage the community, with specific series of events held from March 2026 through June 2026, November 2025 through February 2026, and July through October 2025.
- Design and sale of educational cloisonné pins featuring historic Flagstaff buildings Cloisonné Pin Production & SalesProduces and sells cloisonné lapel pins that depict iconic historic signs and buildings of Flagstaff, accompanied by educational history on display cards designed as postcards to promote awareness of local heritage.
- Develop and sell affordable homes through land-lease model Affordable Homeownership with Long-Term Affordability ControlsSells homes at affordable prices to permanent Flagstaff residents by separating home ownership from land ownership, making homeownership accessible to income-qualified buyers.
- Development of permanently affordable homes through land-home ownership separation Affordable Homeownership with Long-Term Affordability ControlsSells homes at affordable prices to eligible, financially qualified permanent Flagstaff residents by separating ownership of the home from the land, ensuring long-term affordability.
- Funding historic preservation and affordable housing via pin sales Cloisonné Pin Production & SalesUses proceeds from the sale of cloisonné lapel pins to support historic preservation and affordable housing initiatives in Flagstaff.
- Historic Building Restoration and Conversion to Affordable Housing Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseRestores and maintains Flagstaff's historic buildings, converting them into permanently affordable homes by renovating them for contemporary livability and energy efficiency while preserving their historic character. This includes acquiring historic properties and relocating houses for future use.
- Homebuyer education and eligibility program Homebuyer Education and CounselingRequires potential buyers to attend orientation classes, meet income eligibility requirements, complete homebuyer education, and go through a formal application process before purchasing a home.
- Host public history engagement events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes recurring "History Happy Hour" events to engage the community with local history, with documented series occurring from 2025 through 2026.
- Ongoing stewardship and support for homeowners Homebuyer Education and CounselingProvides long-term support to homeowners including annual property surveys, financial counseling referrals, community gardening days, annual property value estimates, and access to trainings and meetings.
- Production and Sale of Educational Lapel Pins Cloisonné Pin Production & SalesProduces and sells cloisonné lapel pins featuring iconic historic signs and buildings of Flagstaff, with educational history on the display card designed as a postcard. Proceeds from these sales support historic preservation and affordable housing initiatives in Flagstaff.
- Production and sale of historic cloisonné lapel pins Cloisonné Pin Production & SalesProduces and sells cloisonné lapel pins featuring iconic historic signs and buildings of Flagstaff, accompanied by educational history on display cards designed as postcards.
- Provide ongoing stewardship and support to homeowners Homebuyer Education and CounselingOffers long-term support to homeowners including annual property surveys, financial counseling referrals, community gardening events, annual value estimates, and access to trainings and meetings to ensure sustainability of affordable homeownership.
- Public history and community engagement events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes recurring "History Happy Hour" events to engage the public with local history, with documented events occurring from July 2025 through June 2026.
- Relocation of historic homes for preservation and reuse Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseRelocates historic homes to new sites for future use and preservation, including documented moves such as the relocation to 615 Sego Lily in September 2023.
- Restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseAcquires, restores, and renovates historic properties in Flagstaff for contemporary livability and energy efficiency while preserving their historic character, often converting them into affordable homes.
- Restore and preserve historic buildings as affordable homes Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseAcquires, restores, and maintains historic properties in Flagstaff, renovating them for modern living and energy efficiency while preserving their historic character, and converts them into permanently affordable homes.
- Support historic preservation and affordable housing using pin sale proceeds Cloisonné Pin Production & SalesUses revenue generated from the sale of historic building-themed pins to fund initiatives related to historic preservation and affordable housing in Flagstaff.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Commemorative Merchandise for Historic Stewardship and Funding merchandise-for-preservationUses commemorative merchandise as a tool to promote stewardship of local history and fund preservation efforts.
- Community Land Trust Model for Historic Preservation and Affordability community_land_trust_modelOperates as a community land trust (CLT) to hold land in trust, retaining permanent ownership to steward its use for community needs, including housing affordability and historic preservation. This model separates land ownership from home ownership and uses a resale formula to remove market forces that drive up prices, ensuring long-term affordability.
- Community Land Trust Model for Long-Term Stewardship community_land_trust_modelBy holding land in permanent trust and separating land ownership from home ownership, the organization ensures long-term affordability and community control over housing and historic preservation, using resale formulas to prevent market-driven price escalation.
- Community Land Trust for Housing Affordability and Historic Preservation community_land_trust_modelBy holding land in permanent trust and separating land ownership from home ownership, the organization removes market pressures from property sales and uses a controlled resale formula to ensure long-term affordability while preserving historic character.
- Financial Incentives for Historic Home PreservationHelps homeowners save money through energy-efficient upgrades and tax advantages for owner-occupied historic properties, thereby incentivizing the preservation of historic homes.
- Merchandise as a Tool for Preservation Funding and Awareness merchandise-for-preservationSells commemorative merchandise to generate funds for preservation efforts and to promote public stewardship of local history through tangible engagement.
- Merchandise as a Tool for Preservation Funding and Awareness merchandise-for-preservationUses commemorative merchandise to generate revenue for preservation efforts while promoting public stewardship of local history through tangible, community-connected products.
- Tripartite Board Governance for Community RepresentationIs governed by a tripartite board consisting of TCLT homeowners, neighbors, and professional advocates to ensure diverse community interests are addressed.
- Tripartite Governance to Reflect Community Interests tripartite_governanceGovernance is structured around a tripartite board that includes homeowners, neighbors, and professional advocates, ensuring decision-making reflects diverse community stakeholders and strengthens local stewardship.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Land Trust Model
Provides a framework for affordable homeownership by retaining land ownership and offering homes at subsidized prices through a long-term ground lease.
Historic Preservation
Focuses on the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings in Flagstaff, ensuring they remain valuable community assets.
Homebuyer Education
Offers orientation classes and financial counseling to prospective homeowners to prepare them for purchasing a home through TCLT.
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Arizona Adult Lifelong Learning (AALL) Partner — Carolyn Kidd serves as a board member of Arizona Adult Lifelong Learning (AALL).
- Arizona Extension Partner — Listed as a local resource for the Coconino Master Gardener Program.
- City of Flagstaff Government — Carolyn Kidd serves as Chair of the Commission of Diversity Awareness (CODA) for the City of Flagstaff.
- City of Flagstaff Partner — Provides a boundary map from the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) and is listed under local resources for its CLT Program and Historic Preservation.
- Coconino County Partner — Listed as a local resource for its Sustainable Building Program and Historic Properties.
- Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATS) Partner — Carolyn Kidd serves as a board member of Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATS).
- Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Partner — Carolyn Kidd serves as a Governing Board Member of Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD).
- Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona Partner — Listed as a local resource.
- Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Partner — References a case study from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy as a resource to learn about Community Land Trusts.
- National Park Service Partner — References the National Register of Historic Places as a historic property resource.
- Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society Partner — Listed as a state history resource.
- OriginPoint Partner — Listed as a CLT Lender
- State Historic Preservation Office Partner — Listed as a historic property resource.
- savenativitybvm.com Partner — Collaborates on restoration funding for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel, promoted through pin sales.