Archives For: community revitalization
Organization Working to Clear Out Vacant Homes Across Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Land Bank hopes to continue their mission of demolishing vacant, blighted homes after tearing down more than 200 vacant properties last year.
4 Jan 2024
Owners of Vacant Property in Phoenix Must Now Register with the City
The Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department’s Vacant Property Registry opened January 1, requiring some vacant property owners to register with the city.
2 Jan 2024
Dougherty Co. Leaders Want to Toughen Code Enforcement to Fight Blighted Buildings
The Dougherty County Commission met to discuss working with a Georgia law firm to help update their code of ordinances, which hasn’t been done since 1986.
11 Dec 2023
A Plan to Take on Baltimore’s Vacant Properties, ‘Once and For All’
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, the Greater Baltimore Committee, and the BUILD organization announced a plan to commit $300 million to address vacant properties over the next 15 years.
11 Dec 2023
Council Hears Presentation on Abandoned Properties
The Hannibal City Council heard an impassioned pitch to take action regarding abandoned and derelict properties across the city.
5 Dec 2023
The City of Casey Addresses Blighted Properties
The city of Casey, IL is working to enhance neighborhoods by tearing down blighted, abandoned and neglected buildings that are unsafe.
4 Dec 2023
Syracuse City Officials to Seek Bold New Powers to Promote More and Better Housing
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh wants to create a new arm of government that would help the city to boost affordable housing.
28 Nov 2023
Property Owners May Soon Pay Blight Fines
Owners of vacant and blighted properties in Pennsylvania may soon have to pay annual fees that get more expensive with each passing year.
27 Nov 2023
Macomb County Officials Propose Establishing Land Bank Authority
Macomb County officials are looking at forming a Land Bank Authority to allow the county to obtain, rehab and then sell distressed properties.
24 Nov 2023
Baltimore County Creates Portal to Identify Vacant Properties
Balitmore County has made it easier to identify vacant, blighted properties with the release of a new data portal.
22 Nov 2023