Archives For: community revitalization
Chicago Department of Housing and Cook County Land Bank Authority Partner to Revitalize Englewood and Roseland
The Chicago Department of Housing has partnered with the Cook County Land Bank Authority to rehab single-family homes in Englewood and Roseland.
16 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
66 Groups to Maintain 3,500 Vacant Properties 2024
The Genesee County Land Bank Authority is set to kick off the 20th season of its Clean & Green Program, with community groups helping to combat blight across the city.
19 Apr 2024
HUD Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Revitalization Efforts
HUD announced a new funding opportunity through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to support planning to revitalize communities.
9 Apr 2024
City Council Passes Vacant Property Registration, Public Nuisance Ordinances
Jamestown City Council has unanimously passed a vacant property registration ordinance to help curb blight on vacant properties.
26 Mar 2024
Town Taking Aim at Unsafe, Unsightly Properties
Hagerstown, IN is reaching out to owners of blighted properties, advising they have 30 days to fix the issues or explain their plans for improvement.
13 Mar 2024
City Adopts Fees for Short-Term Rental, Vacant Property Registries
The city of Plattsburgh, NY has established annual fee schedules for its recently formed short-term rental and vacant property registries.
13 Mar 2024
Concerns About Blighted Properties Could Soon be Resolved in Crowley
The Crowley, LA mayor and town council are working on a plan to help owners of blighted properties with no-cost repairs.
13 Mar 2024
Rep. Batista Bill Would Help Push Abandoned Properties for Redevelopment
Proposed legislation in Rhode Island would mandate municipalities to maintain inventories of abandoned properties with yearly updates.
12 Mar 2024
City Council Bill Proposes Having Vacant Property Owners Pay for Fire Services
Baltimore city council proposed a bill that would hold owners of vacant property accountable by charging them for fire services.
12 Mar 2024