Archives For: abandoned buildings

Council Hears Presentation on Abandoned Properties

The Hannibal City Council heard an impassioned pitch to take action regarding abandoned and derelict properties across the city.

5 Dec 2023

The City of Casey Addresses Blighted Properties

The city of Casey, IL is working to enhance neighborhoods by tearing down blighted, abandoned and neglected buildings that are unsafe.

4 Dec 2023

Urban Institute: Urban Blight and Public Health: Addressing the Impact of Substandard Housing, Abandoned Buildings, and Vacant Lots

Recently, the Urban Institute issued a report authored by Senior Research Associate Joseph Schilling and Columbia University Associate Director of Nonprofit Management Programs Erwin de Leon. The report explores the affects blight has on the health of individuals and neighborhoods and presents initial findings on interventions designed to address them.

17 May 2017

Remediating Abandoned, Inner City Buildings Reduces Crime and Violence in Surrounding Areas, Penn Study Finds

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine issued a news release discussing a recent study conducted by University researchers.

8 Jul 2015