Archives For: blight
Land Bank Proposal Presented to Norristown, PA Council
On April 29, The Times Herald (Norristown) published an article titled Norristown council reviews ‘land bank’ proposal to combat blight.
30 Apr 2015
New York AG Proposes New Expanded Bill to Reduce Zombie Properties
On April 18, the Yonkers Tribune released an article titled A.G. Schneiderman Introduces Expanded Legislation to Combat Spread of “Zombie Properties” Across State.
20 Apr 2015
Up to 400 Jackson Homes Could be Demolished if City Receives $10.8 Million Grant From State
On November 18, mlive.com released an article discussing the possibility of Jackson, Michigan receiving a portion of grant funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority targeted at eliminating blight.
21 Nov 2014
MA Banks Sue to Overturn Local Foreclosure Laws
On November 14, telegram.com published an article titled Ruling means no change in Worcester foreclosure ordinance.
18 Nov 2014
Minersville Leaders Discuss Fight Against Blight
On November 14, the Pottsville Republican Herald published an article covering a Minersville, PA borough meeting where local leaders discussed the creation of a landbank as one of the ways to stop and eliminate blight.
14 Nov 2014
Land Banks Fight Blight in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties
On November 11, Youngstown NBC affiliate WFMJ-TV posted a report discussing the plans of two Ohio county landbanks to counter the effects of blight and re-purpose vacant and abandoned properties.
13 Nov 2014
OK HB 2620 Pending in Senate; City Says Registry is First Step Against Blight
On July 8, NewsOK published an article titled Realtors, OKC exchange views on blight.
8 Jul 2014
OH HB 223 Advances to Senate for Consideration
On April 2, Ohio HB 223 was passed by the House and is now being considered by the Senate. On April 3, The Columbus Dispatch published an article titled Bill Would Help Columbus Address Blighted Houses.
8 Apr 2014
MI Governor Snyder Meets With HUD on Detroit Blight
On November 15, The Detroit News published an article titled Snyder Meets With HUD Chief on Detroit Blight, Development.
19 Nov 2013
Blighted Cities Prefer Razing to Rebuilding
On November 12, The New York Times published an article titled Blighted Cities Prefer Razing to Rebuilding.
13 Nov 2013