Karen Freeman-Wilson is a member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Community Progress. Freeman-Wilson began serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban…
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How Atlanta communities are using green building technology to reclaim urban heat islands.
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What started out as a lunchtime conversation at a national conference back in 2010 culminated this past spring with state legislative reforms that dramatically strengthen blight prevention…
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It’s looking a little different around here today. And it feels a little different, too. Today marks the public culmination of our strategic planning and rebranding process….
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There is much to celebrate in Omaha. Over the past year, the State of Nebraska passed a land bank statute, and a diverse group of businesses, nonprofits,…
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Cross-posted from Next City, this article is one of a ten-part series inspired by the 2015 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. Are there more zombies in our city than ever before, or…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Center for Community Progress announces the launch of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts after the Great Recession, a research publication jointly produced with the Federal Reserve…
Read More »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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This quarterly update from Community Progress’ Michigan Initiatives team highlights important revitalization news and resources from across the state. For specific inquiries or to share how your…
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The Old North Rain Garden can divert approximately 31,000 gallons of stormwater in a one-inch rain event from this area’s combined sewer system, reducing the likelihood of…
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