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Join us in Pittsburgh for the only national conference on dedicated to tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties.
Read More »With small teams and limited capacity, most land banks cannot devote staff solely to communications—but you can still have meaningful impact with a right-sized communications strategy. Clear and consistent communication to the public about your work is essential for telling your story, strengthening community trust, and managing your land bank’s…
Read More »Watch the recording here » The first step of addressing widespread vacancy is identifying the types of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties that exist in the community. One of the more challenging property types to address is “heirs’ property.” Heirs’ property occurs when a property owner dies without a…
Read More »Watch the recording here » The property tax system should help prevent future vacant properties. But too often, these properties languish for years while delinquent property tax enforcement laws and practices trap low-income residents and deteriorating properties in legal limbo. An effective property tax enforcement system protects homeowners and provides…
Read More »The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anticipates that more than $255 million will be available for the fiscal year 2026 brownfields funding cycle. Join New Jersey Institute for Technology (NJIT) to learn about positioning your work as a land bank for success in the EPA Brownfields Grant competition. This training will…
Read More »Join us in Detroit September 8-9, 2025 for the biannual national conference for land banks.
Read More »Learn how land banks across the country are engaging in brownfield remediation and redevelopment.
Read More »A new report offers recommendations for more effective code enforcement that prioritizes compliance while reducing unintended harm.
Read More »Hear how land banks can partner with local governments, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to revitalize vacant commercial spaces.
Read More »Watch recording » Creative placemaking and historic preservation are both powerful tools for community revitalization. Creative placemaking is a people-first practice, using arts and culture to enhance the lives of residents who work and play in the neighborhood. At its best, historic preservation protects structures that are important to the…
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