When We Buy Time, Families Buy Homes
With time, guidance and access to down payment assistance, Gwen purchased the home she once feared losing. LBTC’s model made her path to ownership possible.
Latest News & Updates
From Hedge Fund to Homeownership: A North Minneapolis Home Revived Through Partnership and Purpose
A once-vacant North Minneapolis home on the 4800 block of Emerson Avenue North was brought back to life through Land Bank Twin Cities’ quick action and financing partnership, part of a pilot program returning investor-owned houses to community ownership.
From Hedge Fund to Homeownership: A North Minneapolis Home Reborn Through Community Partnership
A North Minneapolis home once neglected by a hedge fund is now ready for a new owner, showing how Land Bank Twin Cities and partners are turning investor properties into pathways to homeownership.
Land Bank Projects Honored as Finance & Commerce Top Projects of 2024
Congratulations to Canvas Apartments and 825 Arts for being named two of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2024!
Building a Path to Ownership
In May 2025, Sky Without Limits Cooperative successfully purchased four of five Corcoran neighborhood apartment buildings.
Land Bank Twin Cities Weighs in on Land Use and Affordability
Land Bank Twin Cities President and CEO Aarica Coleman shares insights on how land banking is shaping equitable development in the Twin Cities.
East Side Community Ownership Initiative
Land Bank Twin Cities is proud to announce the East Side Community Initiative for Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhoods. This initiative aims to establish a revolving fund and will help.
Partnership with Rondo Community Land Trust
We're proud to share that Land Bank Twin Cities (LBTC) is facilitating the transfer of 1041 Selby Avenue to Rondo Community Land Trust (Rondo CLT). LBTC acquired this historic 7,835.
Creating Perpetually Affordable Commercial Space in North Minneapolis
Land Bank Twin Cities (LBTC) is proud to announce the successful completion of an innovative commercial property project that brings together multiple community partners to create perpetually affordable retail space.
Nonprofit Partnership Preserves 345 Single-Family Twin Cities Homes
Land Bank Twin Cities is social impact real estate and finance intermediary in a this large-scale project led by Brick By Brick (B3) and Housing Partnership Network (HPN).
Alliance Closing
Land Bank Twin Cities is proud to highlight our pivotal role in ensuring the Kyle Square Garden conversion project – an Alliance Housing development that might not have been possible.
Arts & Tech Jewel coming to St. Paul’s Eastside
Rendering: Studio BV Land Bank Twin Cities acquired the property at 1351 Arcade St. on behalf of our partner, 30,000 Feet. The new building, a sustainably designed 13,500-square-foot facility, will.
What is a Land Bank and How Does the Public Benefit?
A new proposal from the MN House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Matt Norris (DFL-Blaine), "would place in statute the purpose of a land bank: to acquire, hold or manage.
Land Bank New President Announcement
We are excited to announce our new president, Aarica L. Coleman! She is an economic redevelopment expert with 20 years of experience leading large-scale projects.
