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Nov

November 18, 2021 | Virtual

Creative Placemaking: New Tools for Empowering Community-Led Revitalization

These examples of creative placemaking projects can inspire you to transform vacant land in your neighborhood.

Fri

Oct

October 29, 2021 | Virtual

Vacant Land Stewardship: New Online Resource Center from Community Progress

Access the newest online resources and tips for vacant land in your community, including examples of creative vacant lot reuse projects.

Tue

Sep

September 28, 2021 | Virtual

2021 VAD Academy

The VAD Academy is designed for government, nonprofit, and private sector professionals and community partners, who aim to equitably address problem properties. If you work primarily in one issue area (such as code enforcement) and want to better understand how your day-to-day intersects with other areas of work, VAD is a great opportunity for you.

Fri

Sep

September 24, 2021 | Virtual

COVID-19 Recovery: The Future of America’s Communities & Today’s Equity Opportunity

How cities might change as a result of the pandemic and opportunities for community development.

Wed

Aug

August 25, 2021 | Virtual

The Cost of a 2×4 is What?! Overview of Lumber Costs and the Opportunity for Deconstruction

Using salvaged lumber could be an alternative to the record-high cost of lumber. Deconstruction of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties could be a cost effective and eco-friendly alternative.

Thu

Jun

June 24, 2021 | Virtual

Land Banks in America: Today’s Movement and What We’ve Learned

Join this webinar to learn more about the new National Land Bank Network from the Center for Community Progress.

Thu

Apr

April 22, 2021 | Virtual

Prioritizing Repair Support for Financially Struggling Property Owners

This webinar will highlight how local leaders should prioritize repair assistance and what partnerships can help them get there.

Thu

Mar

March 25, 2021 | Virtual

Land Banks 101: The Fundamentals of Land Banking and Equitable Development

What is a land bank and what does it do? Land banks can support community goals and revitalization by stewarding property for the public interest.

Tue

Nov

November 24, 2020 | Virtual

Neighborhood Homes Investment Act: A Targeted, Bipartisan Tax Credit to Help Communities

Learn how the NHIA could help close the appraisal gap — the difference between the cost to acquire and rehab or build a property and its updated market value.

Tue

Oct

October 6, 2020 - October 23, 2020 | Virtual

2020 VAD Academy: Unlocking Todays Vacancy Solutions

From residents quality of life and neighborhood health to property values and a local governments ability to operate equitably, effectively, and efficiently, vacant properties have far-reaching impacts on communities. Whether spurred by natural disasters, industry loss, or inequitable decision-making these properties create compound challenges for residents and local governments. Join…

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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