On World Food Day, which is themed “Family Farming: Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth” this year, we’re exploring how the reuse of vacant properties can be…
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What does a successful land bank look like? It’s one of the questions our new report, Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America’s Neighborhoods, explores….
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Create the Future of Land Bank Support, 10-Minute Survey Since 2010, more than 200 land banks and land banking initiatives have launched across the United States. Interest…
Read More »A joint initiative between the Center for Community Progress and the Housing Community Development Network of New Jersey. The New Jersey Land Bank Launch initiative is designed…
Read More »The National Land Bank Network (NLBN) is thrilled to launch the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program, a new initiative fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Emerging Leaders Mentorship…
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News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – January 15, 2020 — The Center for Community Progress (Community Progress) has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a…
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The NLBN Summit is the only national event dedicated to urban, suburban, and rural land banks. Join us in Cleveland, Ohio in 2023!
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St. Louis, Missouri October 9-11, 2024 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities Since 2007, the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) has been an essential event for leaders advancing community…
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When neighbors come together, they can be a powerful voice for community revitalization.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – An estimated 120 land banks exist in the United States, and their ability to adapt to local conditions and needs is helping communities, large and…
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