Archives For: neighborhood revitalization
Genesee County Land Bank Celebrates 675 Demolitions in 2025
The Genesee County Land Bank celebrated another prolific year of demolishing blighted buildings around the county.
30 Dec 2025
Statesboro Reviews Renewed Land Bank Authority as Tool for Revitalization and Redevelopment
Statesboro is taking a look at how its Land Bank Authority can support neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and redevelopment efforts.
5 Dec 2025
Syracuse Wants to Build 52 New Houses on Vacant Land Bank Lots
The Greater Syracuse Land Bank filed a grant application for funding to build 52 single-family houses on vacant lots it owns.
29 Nov 2025
Dolton Committee Advances Resident-First Plan to Reclaim Vacant Homes
Dolton’s Housing Committee proposed a resident-first program to return vacant and abandoned homes to productive use.
22 Nov 2025
Birmingham Council Presented with Law to Allow Foreclosure on Nuisance Properties
A proposed ordinance in Birmingham would give city officials the power to seek foreclosure on nuisance properties with the goal of neighborhood revitalization.
2 Sep 2025
New Proposal to Repair Foreclosed Buffalo Homes and Sell Them at Affordable Prices
A new initiative in Buffalo aims to repair a surplus of foreclosed-upon homes and sell them back to residents at affordable prices.
25 Jul 2025
Tricog Land Bank’s Strategy to Combat Blight in Mon Valley
Crafton Borough is taking significant steps to combat blight and improve community housing through a partnership with the Tricog Land Bank.
25 Jul 2025
Vacant Lots in Battle Creek are Turning into Homes for Local Families
The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority has started construction on its first-ever new builds on vacant lots it owns in Battle Creek.
9 Jul 2025
Jackson Acquires 19 Foreclosed Properties for 100 Homes Project
The city of Jackson, MI acquired 19 parcels from foreclosure to be used as part of the100 Homs Project, creating affordable housing for qualifying residents.
5 Jun 2025
Bill Passed at End of Session Should Help St. Joseph Land Bank
A bill passed to change state land bank regulations will help the St. Joseph Land Bank’s efforts to redevelop vacant homes into affordable housing.
2 Jun 2025