RLF HISTORY
The Rural Land Foundation was founded by a group of Lincoln
residents concerned about the potential impact of
development in the small town. Lincoln, characterized by a
great deal of open space and high property values was ripe for
development.
When the 100-acre Wheeler family farm came on the market
in 1966, developers rushed in with proposals that disregarded
the impact of intensive development on the town. Eight RLF
trustees joined with 30 Lincoln residents and came forward
with a bold plan. Each individual guaranteed up to $10,000 of a
loan to the RLF. With this loan, RLF purchased the Wheeler
farm, and implemented a limited development plan that
protected the town's character.
In 1972, RLF took another risky but visionary step. When
Dorothy Codman died, RLF acquired 71 acres of the Codman
estate. We set aside 55 acres for conservation and recreation.
A portion of land was developed into low and moderate
income housing. On the remaining 4 acres, RLF built a small
commercial center, Lincoln Station. RLF operates Lincoln
Station to provide amenities to the Lincoln community; the
proceeds from the commercial operation fund RLF's
conservation efforts.
residents concerned about the potential impact of
development in the small town. Lincoln, characterized by a
great deal of open space and high property values was ripe for
development.
When the 100-acre Wheeler family farm came on the market
in 1966, developers rushed in with proposals that disregarded
the impact of intensive development on the town. Eight RLF
trustees joined with 30 Lincoln residents and came forward
with a bold plan. Each individual guaranteed up to $10,000 of a
loan to the RLF. With this loan, RLF purchased the Wheeler
farm, and implemented a limited development plan that
protected the town's character.
In 1972, RLF took another risky but visionary step. When
Dorothy Codman died, RLF acquired 71 acres of the Codman
estate. We set aside 55 acres for conservation and recreation.
A portion of land was developed into low and moderate
income housing. On the remaining 4 acres, RLF built a small
commercial center, Lincoln Station. RLF operates Lincoln
Station to provide amenities to the Lincoln community; the
proceeds from the commercial operation fund RLF's
conservation efforts.
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