Archives For: affordable housing
Rochester Launches Rehabilitate the Dream Pilot Housing Program
Rehabilitate the Dream, a new pilot program in Rochester, aims to match residents with vacant properties to address blight through affordable housing.
7 Aug 2025
New Proposal to Repair Foreclosed Buffalo Homes and Sell Them at Affordable Prices
A new initiative in Buffalo aims to repair a surplus of foreclosed-upon homes and sell them back to residents at affordable prices.
25 Jul 2025
Tricog Land Bank’s Strategy to Combat Blight in Mon Valley
Crafton Borough is taking significant steps to combat blight and improve community housing through a partnership with the Tricog Land Bank.
25 Jul 2025
Vacant Lots in Battle Creek are Turning into Homes for Local Families
The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority has started construction on its first-ever new builds on vacant lots it owns in Battle Creek.
9 Jul 2025
YNDC Breaks Ground on 2 New Mahoning County Housing Development Sites
The YNDC broke ground on new development sites offering affordable housing options to the Mahoning County Community.
20 Jun 2025
Pittsburgh-area Land Banks are Taking a Bite Out of Blight, but Face an Uncertain Funding Future
Pittsburgh-area land banks are working together to develop more affordable housing options by partnering with other community organizations.
18 Jun 2025
Jackson Acquires 19 Foreclosed Properties for 100 Homes Project
The city of Jackson, MI acquired 19 parcels from foreclosure to be used as part of the100 Homs Project, creating affordable housing for qualifying residents.
5 Jun 2025
Bill Passed at End of Session Should Help St. Joseph Land Bank
A bill passed to change state land bank regulations will help the St. Joseph Land Bank’s efforts to redevelop vacant homes into affordable housing.
2 Jun 2025
Detroit Land Bank Authority Marks Over 12,000 Completed Vacant Home Restorations
The Detroit Land Bank Authority joined the City of Detroit and individuals who bought DLBA homes to celebrate 12,000 vacant home restorations over the past decade.
18 Apr 2025
Former HUD Secretary Calls to Address Housing Shortage and Homelessness
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge visited Harvard University for a talk on housing in the U.S.
11 Apr 2025