Archives For: blight
Lawrence County to Consider Establishing a Land Bank
The Herald-Dispatch (Huntington, WV) published an article discussing a proposed land bank program taking shape in Lawrence County, OH.
11 May 2016
New Law to Help Louisville Deal with Blighted Property
WDRB.com posted an article discussing KY SB 230, a bill aimed at reducing costs for utilizing eminent domain.
21 Apr 2016
Topeka Touts Legislation to Aid in Taking Control of Abandoned Property
The office of Governor Sam Brownback issued a press release addressing the veto of KS SB 338.
11 Apr 2016
Medford City Council Will Consider Foreclosure for Abandoned Properties
KAJO 1270-AM posted a report discussing the consideration of Medford, OR to utilize a state law which would allow for the foreclosure of blighted properties that have become a community threat.
5 Apr 2016
Zombie Foreclosures and the Crucial Role of Judges
Governing.com released an article discussing the impact judicial supervision of mortgage foreclosure cases can have in strengthening neighborhoods.
4 Apr 2016
The Fight to Eliminate Blight Continues
DS News released an article discussing recent action taken by the Ohio State Senate to help eliminate the spread of blight.
10 Mar 2016
What is the Cost of Blight? What New Research From Atlanta Tells Us
The Center for Community Progress posted a blog discussing findings from a recent report authored by Dr. Dan Immergluck, professor of urban and regional planning at Georgia Tech.
26 Feb 2016
Legislation Could Help Annapolis Battle Blighted Buildings
The Capital Gazette (Annapolis) published an article discussing MD SB 248, which would allow state municipalities to create registries and a remediation fund for vacant and blighted properties.
9 Feb 2016
Ohio Senate Amends Proposed Foreclosure Expedition Bill
The Port Clinton News Herald published an article titled Improving neighborhoods with new foreclosure process.
29 Jan 2016
Vacant Properties Part of City Blight Equation
St. Joseph News-Press released an article discussing the introduction of a bill by state Rep. Delus Johnson (R-MO) that would establish a land bank in St. Joseph, Missouri to fight blight.
12 Sep 2015