Archives For: demolition
Erie City Land Bank Lists First 20 Blighted Properties to be Demolished or Repaired
Erie News NOW released an article announcing the first action to be carried out by the Erie City (Pa.) Land Bank Board.
29 Nov 2018
Monroe County said it wouldn’t repay towns for demolishing zombie homes. The towns sued
The Democrat & Chronicle published an article discussing a lawsuit between Monroe County, N.Y. and its corresponding towns, Brighton and Irondequoit.
9 Nov 2017
Legislators Mull New Fee to Help Combat Blight
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, PA) published an article outlining PA SB 486. The proposed legislation aims to enable counties to apply a fee of up to $15 for each deed and mortgage recorded to be used for a demolition program.
22 Sep 2016
WI Legislation to Address Foreclosures and Vacant Properties
On December 5, the office of Wisconsin State Representative Evan Goyke released an update titled Rep. Goyke Releases Legislation to Address Home Foreclosures and Vacant Properties.
8 Jan 2014
Blighted Cities Prefer Razing to Rebuilding
On November 12, The New York Times published an article titled Blighted Cities Prefer Razing to Rebuilding.
13 Nov 2013
Robert Klein Shares Views on Youngstown Foreclosure-Bond Law
On July 21, Vindy.com published an article titled Youngstown has Collected $480K, Awaits More with New Foreclosure-Bond Law. In it, Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties shares his own views on the topic.
24 Jul 2013
Safeguard Founder Discusses Cleveland Pilot for Community Revitalization in DSNews
Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties, authors DSNews article, entitled High Hopes in Ohio: Derelict Cleveland neighborhood is targeted as a model for community revitalization.
2 Apr 2012