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Birmingham Land Bank Authority Cuts Ribbon on a Home for the Holidays
Birmingham Land Bank Authority held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a new affordable housing neighborhood in Fountain Heights.
13 Dec 2024
Fulton Seeks Block Grant Funds to Demolish 36 Dangerous Vacant Properties
The city of Fulton announced that it will request funds from Community Development Block Grants to demo 36 dangerous, vacant buildings.
4 Dec 2024
89 Condemned Properties in Terre Haute have been Demolished This Year So Far
Terre Haute has taken down 89 condemned buildings so far this year, helping to address blight and improve neighborhoods throughout the city.
4 Dec 2024
Brattleboro’s Vacant Property Ordinance Sent Back for Revisions
Brattleboro Select Board will revise a new vacant building ordinance again before adoption based on additional feedback from city officials and the public.
4 Dec 2024
Capital Region Land Bank Receives $2M State Grant
The Capital Region Land Bank was awarded a $2M state grant to allow the organization to continue to tackle blight throughout Schenectady County.
27 Nov 2024
How Houston Land Bank is Building Accessible, Affordable Housing
The Houston Land Bank is helping combat the affordable housing crisis by building affordable, and accessible, home throughout the city.
14 Nov 2024
Vacant City-Owned Properties to be Donated for Affordable Housing
The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority is now allowed to put qualifying, city-owned land into productive use for affordable housing.
5 Nov 2024
Erie County Provides Update on Progress of Zombie Properties Initiative
Erie County officials have provided an update on the Zombie Property Initiative, which aims to address blight at vacant and abandoned buildings.
1 Nov 2024
Springfield, Land Bank Plan Housing Push
The city of Springfield and the Land Bank will partner to build at least 8 homes where previously blighted homes were demolished.
25 Oct 2024
Atlanta City Council Approves $1.4M to Redevelop Foreclosed Properties with Affordable Housing
The Atlanta City Council voted to pay the Metro Atlanta Land Bank $1.4 to prepare foreclosed properties for development with an emphasis on creating affordable housing.
11 Oct 2024