Events

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Oct

October 27, 2022 | Virtual

Land Banking 101 en Español

A Spanish-language webinar about land banks and land banking and how land banks can help communities in disaster recovery efforts.

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Sep

September 7, 2022 - September 9, 2022 | Conference

Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference 2022 Responding to Crisis: Building an Equitable and Resilient Future

As communities face COVID-19, housing, economic crisis and higher frequency of extreme weather events, there is an urgent need to address the negative impacts of V.A.D. properties.

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Aug

August 25, 2022 | Virtual

Incorporating Green Building Into Your Equitable Community Development Plan

How Atlanta communities are using green building technology to reclaim urban heat islands.

Thu

Jul

July 28, 2022 | Virtual

How to Use Property Condition Data for Vacant Land Stewardship

How do you find out how many vacant lots are in your community and where they are? This webinar talks about how to find and use vacant land data.

Wed

Jun

June 15, 2022 | Virtual

2022 VAD Academy

The VAD Academy short for Vacant, Abandoned, and Deteriorated Properties Training Academy is a virtual bootcamp for public, private, nonprofit, and community leaders whose work and communities are impacted by challenges related to VAD properties.

Thu

May

May 26, 2022 | Virtual

State Policy and Equitable Revitalization: A Conversation with Alan Mallach

How state laws and policies can help or harm cities’ ability to mount successful and equitable revitalization efforts.

Thu

Apr

April 28, 2022 | Virtual

Strengthening Community Relationships to Achieve Equitable Code Enforcement

Working together with residents, code enforcement can help communities address vacant properties more effectively and equitably.

Thu

Mar

March 10, 2022 | Virtual

Understanding the Final Rule: Leveraging ARPA to Address Vacancy and Strengthen Communities

American Rescue Plan Act funds can be used to help address vacant properties and community revitalization. Learn how in this webinar.

Thu

Feb

February 24, 2022 | Virtual

Land Banks and Community Land Trusts: Partnering to Provide Equitable Housing Opportunities for Generations to Come

Learn the difference between land banks and community land trusts, and how they can partner to create affordable housing opportunities.

Tue

Feb

February 8, 2022 - February 11, 2022 | In-Person

Vacant Property Leadership Institute (2022)

The 2022 Vacant Property Leadership Institute was an intensive four-day training hosted by Center for Community Progress and National League of Cities.

November 21, 2024 | Virtual

The Road Ahead for Land Banks

Land banks’ flexibility to respond to local challenges and opportunities sets them apart from other entities. Throughout the decades, land banks continued to evolve and respond to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve—more important than ever given present realities of the real estate market and community and…

October 9, 2024 - October 11, 2024 | Conference | In Person

2024 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference

The only national conference dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods to help address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties.

September 26, 2024 | Virtual

The Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act: The Bipartisan Legislative Proposal that Could Help Communities Tackle Vacancy

Join this webinar to learn what the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act would help land banks offer their communities if enacted.

August 22, 2024 | Virtual

Planting the Seeds: How Land Banks in Small Communities Can Grow Trust and Impact

With its dedicated staff leadership and an energized board of directors, the Rome/Floyd County Land Bank has leveraged data to make a case for dedicated ARPA funding to grow their capacity and implement a bold strategic plan.

July 16, 2024 | Virtual

Heirs’ Property as a Vacancy Issue: How Local Governments Can Address Tangled Title to Address or Prevent Property Abandonment and Deterioration

Learn how to how to address heirs’ property issues, and examine how these issues intersect with efforts to address vacant properties.

June 5, 2024 - June 6, 2024 | Virtual

2024 VAD Academy

VAD Academy is a virtual bootcamp for public, private, nonprofit, and community leaders whose work and communities are impacted by challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (or “VAD”) properties.

May 23, 2024 | Virtual

Vacant Land Collaborations and Data: Lessons from CLEVLOT

Hear about CLEVLOT, a joint effort on vacant land collaboration and data led by Western Reserve Land Conservancy in partnership with various organizations across Cleveland.

April 24, 2024 | Virtual

Partnering with Public Schools: Metro Atlanta Land Bank’s Creative Neighborhood Beautification Pilot Program

Learn about the Metro Atlanta Land Bank’s development of the Neighborhood Beautification Pilot Program.

February 22, 2024 | Virtual

Reevaluating Code Enforcement: A New Approach to Addressing Problem Properties

A more strategic approach to code enforcement is needed. Learn about a new resource and scholarship for code enforcement technical assistance services.

December 5, 2023 | Virtual

Policy Reform Post-Tyler v. Hennepin County: Preserving Homeownership, Preventing Vacancy, and Reducing Legal Risk

Learn about potential policy reforms that can help to address post-Tyler v. Hennepin issues and create more equitable outcomes.

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