2026 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference

SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2026

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Registration Will Open in April 2026
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Where bold ideas meet practical solutions to build stronger communities.

The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national event dedicated to tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties and advancing community revitalization. Since 2007, RVP has brought together more than 1,000 leaders from local governments, nonprofits, land banks, philanthropy, real estate, and community organizations to share bold ideas and proven strategies.

At RVP 2026 in Pittsburgh, you will find hands-on workshops, neighborhood tours, and dozens of sessions covering every stage of the property revitalization cycle. More than a conference, RVP is a space to connect with peers, build new partnerships, and return home equipped with practical tools to strengthen your community.

Support the Conference

We’re grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors who make the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference possible. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

Sponsoring RVP positions your organization as a leader in community reinvestment and revitalization. RVP offers direct access to more than 1,000 decision-makers from local government, nonprofits, land banks, philanthropy, and community development. Your support fuels a network committed to:

  • Strengthening local economies and reducing disparities
  • Returning purpose to vacant properties
  • Building stronger, healthier, more just communities

Questions about sponsoring RVP? Contact the National Partnerships team at [email protected]

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Join the only national conference focused on reclaiming vacant properties to advance community revitalization.

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Two Decades of Reclaiming Vacant Properties

It all began in Pittsburgh in 2007.

In 2026, the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference marks nearly two decades as the nation’s leading gathering on transforming vacant spaces into vibrant places. Now returning to the city where it started, RVP 2026 is both a homecoming and a chance to reflect on how far the field has come—celebrating the progress communities have made, learning from Pittsburgh’s ongoing transformation, and paving the way for the next generation of revitalization leaders.

2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors

We are grateful to our partners and supporters. Interested in supporting RVP? Get in touch by emailing [email protected].

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