City of Lakes Community Land Trust Announces
Brooke Carroll Walker as new Executive Director
City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT) is pleased to announce that Brooke Carroll Walker is joining our organization as Executive Director. With more than 25 years of leadership in homeownership and racial equity, she brings expertise in building community partnerships and advancing innovative approaches. She shares our commitment to equitable, affordable homeownership, serving the community, and promoting inclusivity.
"I’m excited about the opportunities ahead," said CLCLT homeowner and Board President Mary Christianson. “Her proven leadership experience, innovative approaches to addressing systemic barriers, and demonstrated commitment to community ownership are assets that will strengthen our work.”
Brooke most recently served as Director of Homeownership Innovation at the Minnesota Homeownership Center where she led the development of regional and statewide initiatives to address barriers to homeownership.
"Community Land Trusts represent a powerful approach to creating lasting change, and I'm eager to deepen this work within an ecosystem of partners committed to shared goals. I look forward to working alongside CLCLT's board and staff to advance our mission,” said Brooke.
Brooke will begin her tenure as Executive Director on July 27, 2026.
For more information please contact marketing@clclt.org.
CLCLT has over 23 years of experience in managing, owning and/or developing perpetually affordable homeownership opportunities. Since it was incorporated in 2002, CLCLT has assisted 565+ lower-income households into affordable, sustainable homeownership, currently has 440+ homes in trust, and has facilitated 135 resales of existing CLCLT homes.
CLCLT Welcomes You
We acknowledge the City of Minneapolis and all CLCLT homes reside on Dakota and Anishinaabe land.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Creating community ownership that preserves affordability and inclusivity
Guiding Principles
RESPONSIVE: Programs and services designed to meet community needs and leverage resources responsibly.
INCLUSIVE: Environment that is respectful and accessible to ALL community members, buyers, homeowners, and partners
INNOVATIVE: Solution-oriented
COLLABORATIVE: Private and public partnerships that are mutually beneficial and foster stronger community development.
EFFECTIVE: Impact demonstrated through investments, consistency, and measurable outcomes.
