Archives For: neighborhood revitalization
Marietta Committee Discusses Legislation that Could Prevent Blight
The Marietta Planning, Zoning, Annexation and Housing Committee is working to develop legislation to help prevent blight in the community.
12 Jul 2023
4 Vacant Grand Rapids Homes Could be Rehabilitated into Affordable Housing
4 vacant homes in Grand Rapids, MI would see new life under plans to rehabilitate them and offer them to families earning less than the median area income.
11 Jul 2023
Battling Blight: Wichita Plans to Spend More to Deal with Unsightly, Unsafe Properties
Wichita, KS plans to allocate more funds to address blight throughout the city by demolishing structures deemed dangerous and unsafe.
9 Jul 2023
In Hartford’s North End, from Blight to Beautiful
The Hartford Land Bank celebrated its first full renovation of a vacant, blighted home in the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
7 Jul 2023
Akron Selects 40 Vacant Properties for 2023 Mow to Own Program
Akron City Council approved an additional 40 vacant lots for the Mow to Own program in the city last week.
15 Jun 2023
House Members Introduce ‘Neighborhood Homes Investment Act’ to Expand Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Representatives from PA and NY introduced legislation to create a new tax incentive that would produce 500,000 starter homes in underserved communities.
9 Jun 2023
PA House Panel Approves Blight-Fighting Bill, Heads to Floor
Legislation that would help communities across Pennsylvania fight flight is headed for the House floor.
27 May 2023
City of Marietta Begins Demolition on Blighted and Burned Out Houses
The city of Marietta is using funding from two sources to demolish blighted and burned out houses in residential neighborhoods.
16 May 2023
City Council Moves Forward with Land Bank Plans
Topeka City Council has voted to move forward with the creation of the Land Bank Pilot Program.
16 May 2023
Funding Helps Trotwood Blighted Property Demolition Plan
The city of Trotwood continues its work to demolish blighted properties with the help of the Montgomery County Landbank.
2 May 2023