Archives For: neighborhood revitalization
Topeka Introduces Land Bank Program to Repurpose Properties for Affordable Housing
Topeka city leaders are considering a new proposal to transform many of the city’s vacant and blighted properties into affordable housing.
5 Apr 2023
How Ohio is Tackling the Crumbling Homes Left Vacant and Forgotten
Vacant, blighted homes are set to be demolished in Ashtabula County, Ohio after the state awarded the Ashtabula County Land Bank $609,000 for its Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
28 Mar 2023
Bakersfield is Coming for Blighted Lots, in the Name of Housing
The city of Bakersfield, CA is working on plans to help buyers of dilapidated properties rehabilitate them into affordable housing options.
26 Mar 2023
Commissioners Discuss Abandoned Homes, Eyesores
Bertie County, North Carolina is working to ‘think outside the box’ to incentivize people to purchase, repair, and live in fixable vacant properties.
25 Mar 2023
Talladega’s Revitalization Project Demolishing more than 30 Abandoned, Dilapidated Homes
The city of Talladega, Alabama is using funds from the Community Development Block Grant to demolish dozens of abandoned, dilapidated homes.
16 Mar 2023
TNP Partners with Warren to Demolish 100+ Vacant Properties
Trumball Neighborhood Partnership has partnered with the city of Warren, Ohio to demolish more than 100 vacant properties throughout the city.
16 Mar 2023
Mt. Sterling Working to Tear Down Deteriorated Homes
A program in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky is geared toward tearing down deteriorated homes.
14 Mar 2023
New Tool to Address Vacant Homes Will Create Baltimore City Land Bank
Two Baltimore City councilors introduced a tool to expedite the acquisition and disposition of vacant and abandoned properties within the city.
10 Mar 2023
Abandoned House Called ‘Big Eyesore’ Demolished Under Dekalb Co. Blight Program
The blight program in Dekalb County, Georgia is working to revitalize neighborhoods by abating or demolishing abandoned, blighted properties throughout the county.
7 Mar 2023
Land Bank Sales Point a Way Toward Neighborhood Revitalization
The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. sold two properties to a developer who will renovate and sell them as single-family homes, driving revitalization within two city neighborhoods.
7 Mar 2023