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27 Vacant Buildings to be Demolished in Schenectady
The Capital Region Land Bank is moving forward with plans to demolish nearly 30 blighted properties in Schenectady.
29 Jul 2024
New Leadership at Hartford Land Bank
The Hartford Land Bank Board of Directors announced that resident Marcus Ordoñez has been appointed as the bank’s executive director.
26 Jul 2024
Land Bank Finishes 2nd Rehab Project with City Support
With support from the City of Decatur’s American Rescue Plan funds, the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority completed another home rehab project.
21 Jul 2024
Foreclosure Fee Sets Counties Up to Fight Blight
A new law in Pennsylvania gives counties a new tool to address blight by applying a $250 fee to foreclosure sales.
9 Jul 2024
Land Bank Approves Lot Transfers to City of Topeka for Affordable Housing
Several vacant lots in Topeka have been made available for affordable housing development thanks to actions by the city’s Land Bank.
26 Jun 2024
Mayor Parker Wants to Reform Dysfunctional Philadelphia Land Bank
Proposed changes to the beleaguered Philadelphia Land Bank could make it a vital pipeline for affordable housing in the city.
11 Jun 2024
Brainerd to Combat Vacant Buildings
Brainerd City Council is considering a new ordinance that would require owners of vacant buildings to register with the city and pay a fee.
6 Jun 2024
Seattle Mayor to Sign Legislation to Expedite Demolition of Dangerous Vacant Buildings
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is set to sign anticipated legislation to expedite the demolition of dangerous vacant buildings.
6 Jun 2024
Cuyahoga Land Bank Leads $122 Million Redevelopment Plan
The Cuyahoga Land Bank is leading a $122 million redevelopment plan that will add more than 200 homes to the east Cleveland area.
5 Jun 2024
Mahoning County Land Bank Gets $2.4 Million in State Funding to Boost Home Ownership
A grant of $2.4M under Ohio’s new Welcome Home Ohio program will bring home ownership to Mahoning County buyers who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
2 Jun 2024