Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Community Leaders To Host Discussion On Land Ownership And Property Values

“Let’s Talk, Let’s Listen” series aims to educate residents on community-driven land use strategies

A coalition of community organizations in Pasadena will launch a new discussion series focused on property values, land acquisition and community-driven development strategies. The inaugural event, titled “The Value of the Land,” is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Pasadena.

The session, part of the “Let’s Talk, Let’s Listen” community series, will bring together experts to address concerns about property ownership and land use. Heavenly Hughes from My Tribe Rise will moderate the panel discussion featuring three specialists in housing and economic development.

“On this journey to rebuild and understand, POP wants to hold spaces for conversations of learning about property values, purchase, and the acquisition of land through community-driven land use strategies,” according to the announcement shared by NAACP-Pasadena.

The panel will include Remy De La Peza, founder of Morena Strategies; Demetrius Gray, described as a market analyst specializing in economic challenges; and Jasmine Shupper, founder and CEO of Greenline Housing Foundation.

Organizers aim to facilitate knowledge sharing among community members facing similar housing concerns. “To bring folks together who are having the same conversations and as a community we learn together on this rebuilding journey,” the announcement states.

The event is sponsored by several local organizations including Pasadena Organizing for Progress (POP), Clergy Community Coalition (CCOC), My Tribe Rise, Greenline Housing Foundation and Morena Strategies. Future sessions will rotate between various locations in Altadena and Pasadena.

Residents unable to attend in person can access the discussion through a live stream on Facebook pages including @pasadenajobcenter, @clergycommunitycoalition, and My TRIBE Rise Clergy Community Coalition. The event is scheduled to run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, located at 980 East Rio Grande Street.