The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) is a volunteer-led Community Land Trust based in south London, founded in 2009 with the aim of creating sustainable neighbourhoods and genuinely affordable homes. We have a busy calendar of events led by our 500+ members and an ambitious development plan. Our mission is to reduce our communities’ dependence on fossil fuels, increase food security, encourage bio-diversity and provide affordable housing for Londoners. Practical Solutions Categories Walter Segal Community land trusts The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) Copied to clipboard