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The Original Community Land Trust in Lee County, Georgia
This original 5,735 acre farm became the largest single track of land owned by African Americas and the original community land trust....

Joe Vandenorth
Jul 19, 20202 min read


Half A House in Constitución, Chile
Following a devastating earthquake, the master planner rebuilding Constitución introduced the “Half A House” concept. After an 8.8...

Joe Vandenorth
Mar 22, 20202 min read


Disruptive Design Competition in Chicago, Illinois
Disruptive Design was a three-part design competition that focused on challenges to designing new, affordable, and owner-occupied housing in

Joe Vandenorth
Nov 24, 20192 min read
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