2023 Year in Review: National Land Bank Network
December 12, 2023
2023 Year in Review: National Land Bank Network

Some highlights from National Land Bank Network and the land banking field in 2023.

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ARPA SLFRF Update: Interim Final Rule Expands Eligible Uses
October 12, 2023
ARPA SLFRF Update: Interim Final Rule Expands Eligible Uses

The ARPA SLFRF expanded eligible uses allow funds to be deployed to help address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties in new ways.

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Kathleen J. Guillaume-Delemar
September 1, 2023
Kathleen J. Guillaume-Delemar

Kathleen Jeanette Guillaume-Delemar is the President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress. Commanding over two decades of distinguished leadership in community development and philanthropy, she…

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President’s Preview
September 5, 2013
President’s Preview

Next week, over 700 professionals from around the country will descend on Philadelphia for the fifth Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference, coming together to share ideas and inspire action…

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February 3, 2021
Land Bank Incubator Scholarship

The Center for Community Progress’ Land Bank Incubator Scholarship program supports local and state leaders in their efforts to launch new land banks, or retool and strengthen…

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February 3, 2021
Vacant Property Leadership Institute

Developing Local Leaders to Restore Vitality to America’s Neighborhoods Impacted by Crisis The Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI) combines intensive training, targeted technical assistance, and access to…

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October 21, 2020
Privacy Policy

The Center for Community Progress is committed to protecting your privacy and data. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you and our…

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American Rescue Plan Act Update: Treasury Guidance and Fund Request Portal, and Our Updated ARPA Map Resource, Are Now Live!
May 18, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Update: Treasury Guidance and Fund Request Portal, and Our Updated ARPA Map Resource, Are Now Live!

Important Update: Since publication of this blog on May 18, 2021, Treasury has released additional guidance with specific details for how non-entitlement unit of government allocations should be processed by States….

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March 17, 2021
New Paper by Alan Mallach – Making the Comeback: Reversing the Downward Trajectory of Black Middle Neighborhoods in Legacy Cities

In city after city, the Black middle neighborhoods face the most significant challenges and have seen the sharpest declines across the country when compared to other middle…

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Headlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
Headlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – May 16, 2019

This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets….

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