THRIVE hosted a convening of funders and developers on December 2nd, 2016, sharing with potential partners about the CLT model, and THRIVE’s vision of community-led development meeting local needs.  Developers, financial institutions, and funders expressed support for the CLT, explaining that obtaining land and navigating conversations with residents and the City was one of their main challenges -- and direct participation by local residents was a key solution.  Several participants provided letters of support for THRIVE Santa Ana, addressed to the City of Santa Ana.