Posts by Community Progress
Headlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – March 8, 2019
This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets. (The headlines are for informational purposes only; inclusion does not indicate endorsement.) If you’d like to get this round-up in your inbox, join our email list! National Does…
Read MoreHeadlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – February 22, 2019
This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets. (The headlines are for informational purposes only; inclusion does not indicate endorsement.) If you’d like to get this round-up in your inbox, join our email list! National Housing…
Read MoreHeadlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – February 7, 2019
This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets. (The headlines are for informational purposes only; inclusion does not indicate endorsement.) If you’d like to get this round-up in your inbox, join our email list! National Broken…
Read More#LoveThatLot Turns 5: Let’s celebrate amazing revitalization efforts!
For four years, you’ve helped #LoveThatLot blossom into the Valentine’s Day celebration for your favorite revitalization projects and community champions: 2015 – In its inaugural year, people were excited to participate via social media in a celebration of community gems and community champions. We received a number of great posts ranging from a former brownfield vacant…
Read MoreHeadlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – January 25, 2019
This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets. (The headlines are for informational purposes only; inclusion does not indicate endorsement.) If you’d like to get this round-up in your inbox, join our email list! National Low-income…
Read MoreBuilding equitable communities: It takes systems reform, collaboration, and community wealth-building
The day-to-day work of community revitalization is intense and consuming. For all the talk of “breaking down silos,” it is a challenge to carve out the time and space for interdisciplinary learning. JPMorgan Chase and the Center for Community Progress (Community Progress) worked together recently to help make that cross-sector learning possible. In May 2018,…
Read MoreLots of love for #LoveThatLot! Highlights from the 2018 campaign
What an amazing year for #LoveThatLot! From in-person celebrations in Albany, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the many Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts that filled our newsfeed, we loved poring through all of the inspiring photos of your favorite revitalization projects and the community champions behind them. The Westmoreland County Land Bank held a…
Read MoreTime to #LoveThatLot — A Valentine’s Day campaign for revitalization projects!
Back again for the fourth year, it’s time to #LoveThatLot! ♥ In 2017, the #LoveThatLot campaign gained national momentum. You took to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share your love for revitalized spaces. A number of you hosted in-person celebrations to recognize those creating positive change in your community. In Newburgh, New York, for example,…
Read More2017 Year in Review: You made change happen!
Thank you for all you did in 2017 to support communities experiencing property vacancy, abandonment, and deterioration. We reached 1,000s of people through our work, and are pleased to share highlights with you from the past year: Helping communities innovate This year, three communities were selected as TASP scholarship recipients for the first time: Albany,…
Read More‘Inside Out’ project shines light on Edison neighborhood and residents
Information provided by Kelly Clarke, Executive Director, Kalamazoo County Land Bank. The ‘Inside Out’ project (Credit: Kalamazoo County Land Bank) What is Inside Out, and how did it come to Kalamazoo? Inside Out is a global participatory art project organized by JR, a winner of the 2011 Ted Prize at the TED Conference in Long…
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