Archives For: neighborhood revitalization
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
City Council Members: Demo 200 Program has a Place in Aiken
Aiken City Council hopes to re-establish the Demo 200 program, which allows residential property owners to pay the city $200 to have a dilapidated, uninhabitable structure demolished on their property.
2 May 2023
Newburgh Land Bank Receives $1.8 Million Grant from State
The Newburgh Community Land Bank has been awarded $1.8 million for several projects in its North of Broadway neighborhood.
29 Apr 2023
City Leaders Launch New Legislation to Combat Vacant Home Crisis
The City of Rochester, NY announced three new pieces of legislation targeting issues with vacant properties throughout the city.
28 Apr 2023
Delaware County Land Bank Policies Up for Review
The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority (DCRDA) announced it is soliciting feedback on the proposed policies and procedures for the Delaware County Lank Bank after becoming the appointed authority in 2022.
25 Apr 2023