2023 VAD Academy
Join us June 21-22 for a live, free, virtual bootcamp to learn everything you need to tackle blighted properties and community revitalization.
Read MoreNational Land Bank Network Summit 2023
The NLBN Summit is the only national event dedicated to urban, suburban, and rural land banks. Join us in Cleveland, Ohio in 2023!
Read MorePrioritizing 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.
Read MoreReclaiming Vacant Properties Conference 2019 – Equity First: Revitalizing Communities Together
The ninth RVP, held in Atlanta, focused on efforts to revitalize disinvested communities in ways that meet the needs and preferences of residents, create new opportunities for and with marginalized communities, and rectify unjust land use, housing, and related policies that contributed to decline.
Read MoreReclaiming 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.
Read MoreStrategic Code Enforcement: A Critical Tool for Supporting COVID-19 Neighborhood Response
A successful code enforcement system supports the maintenance of safe and healthy housing, identifies and mitigates the impact of problem properties on residents and neighborhoods, and connects enforcement efforts to property reuse opportunities.
Read MoreStrengthening Community Relationships to Achieve Equitable Code Enforcement
Working together with residents, code enforcement can help communities address vacant properties more effectively and equitably.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More2019 VAD Academy
The VAD Academy is the right opportunity for government and nonprofit professionals, and their private sector and community partners, who seek to implement a more integrated approach to problem properties.
Read More2020 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 the 2020 Vacant, Abandoned, and…
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