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Land Bank Approves Lot Transfers to City of Topeka for Affordable Housing
Several vacant lots in Topeka have been made available for affordable housing development thanks to actions by the city’s Land Bank.
26 Jun 2024
Mayor Parker Wants to Reform Dysfunctional Philadelphia Land Bank
Proposed changes to the beleaguered Philadelphia Land Bank could make it a vital pipeline for affordable housing in the city.
11 Jun 2024
Brainerd to Combat Vacant Buildings
Brainerd City Council is considering a new ordinance that would require owners of vacant buildings to register with the city and pay a fee.
6 Jun 2024
Seattle Mayor to Sign Legislation to Expedite Demolition of Dangerous Vacant Buildings
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is set to sign anticipated legislation to expedite the demolition of dangerous vacant buildings.
6 Jun 2024
Cuyahoga Land Bank Leads $122 Million Redevelopment Plan
The Cuyahoga Land Bank is leading a $122 million redevelopment plan that will add more than 200 homes to the east Cleveland area.
5 Jun 2024
Mahoning County Land Bank Gets $2.4 Million in State Funding to Boost Home Ownership
A grant of $2.4M under Ohio’s new Welcome Home Ohio program will bring home ownership to Mahoning County buyers who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
2 Jun 2024
KC Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping with New Proposals
Kansas City, MO council members introduced new proposals to crack down on illegal dumping throughout city neighborhoods.
22 May 2024
The Fight Against Blight – How Mayor Young, Code Enforcement Team are Tidying Up Our Neighborhoods While Tackling Crime
The Memphis, TN mayor and code enforcement team are working to clean-up dilapidated homes that attract crime to neighborhoods.
11 May 2024
New Maryland Bill Gives Baltimore Leaders New Tool to Fight Vacant Property Crisis
A new Maryland bill will allow local jurisdictions to tax vacant properties at a higher rate, allowing cities to foreclose on more vacant homes.
1 May 2024
Fitchburg Vacant Property Registration Requirement Now Live
The Fitchburg Vacant Property Registry, designed to help the city tackle the issue of blighted, disused, and abandoned properties is now live.
30 Apr 2024