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Capital Region Land Bank Receives $2M State Grant
The Capital Region Land Bank was awarded a $2M state grant to allow the organization to continue to tackle blight throughout Schenectady County.
27 Nov 2024
How Houston Land Bank is Building Accessible, Affordable Housing
The Houston Land Bank is helping combat the affordable housing crisis by building affordable, and accessible, home throughout the city.
14 Nov 2024
Vacant City-Owned Properties to be Donated for Affordable Housing
The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority is now allowed to put qualifying, city-owned land into productive use for affordable housing.
5 Nov 2024
Erie County Provides Update on Progress of Zombie Properties Initiative
Erie County officials have provided an update on the Zombie Property Initiative, which aims to address blight at vacant and abandoned buildings.
1 Nov 2024
Springfield, Land Bank Plan Housing Push
The city of Springfield and the Land Bank will partner to build at least 8 homes where previously blighted homes were demolished.
25 Oct 2024
Atlanta City Council Approves $1.4M to Redevelop Foreclosed Properties with Affordable Housing
The Atlanta City Council voted to pay the Metro Atlanta Land Bank $1.4 to prepare foreclosed properties for development with an emphasis on creating affordable housing.
11 Oct 2024
JPMorganChase Funds Cohort Addressing Affordable Homeownership in Baltimore
JPMorganChase announced funding to nine nonprofits as part of a new cohort working to address housing vacancy across Baltimore.
9 Oct 2024
St. Louis Hosts Conference on Vacant Properties, Showcases Local Efforts to Stabilize Buildings
A national conference on vacant properties took place in St. Louis, highlighting successful blight remediation programs throughout the US.
9 Oct 2024
Moundsville Council Discusses Creating Land Bank to Deal with Abandoned, Dilapidated Properties
City leaders in Moundsville are considering a land bank as a possible solution to address dilapidated and abandoned housing in the area.
1 Oct 2024
Herkimer County Establishes Land Bank
Earlier this year, the Herkimer County Legislature established the Herkimer County Land Bank to address blight in communities throughout the county.
1 Oct 2024