Exploring the Utility and Value of Creating a Land Bank in Atlantic City
October 1, 2024
Exploring the Utility and Value of Creating a Land Bank in Atlantic City

This memo is a product of the New Jersey Land Bank Launch Initiative. This memorandum summarizes key takeaways, observations, and recommendations for the U.S. HART CARES leadership…

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Assessment of VAD Strategies and a Land Bank in Salem, New Jersey
October 1, 2024
Assessment of VAD Strategies and a Land Bank in Salem, New Jersey

This brief is a product of the New Jersey Land Bank Launch Initiative. This memorandum summarizes key takeaways, observations, and recommendations for the City of Salem (City)…

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A Conversation with Crystal Loffler, President of the Office of Community Renewal
September 16, 2024
A Conversation with Crystal Loffler, President of the Office of Community Renewal

We sat down with Crystal Loffler, President of the Office of Community Renewal at New York State Homes & Community Renewal, to talk about unique and flexible…

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July 30, 2024
Building Markets

If a neighborhood’s residential real-estate market is weak, the neighborhood is unlikely to be healthy in other ways. Organizations working in such neighborhoods should see building a…

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Investing in the Vitality of Detroit’s Neighborhoods Through Improved Rental Regulation
May 24, 2024
Investing in the Vitality of Detroit’s Neighborhoods Through Improved Rental Regulation

Recommendations for changes to Detroit’s Rental Ordinance to help more renter households access safe, healthy housing.

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Understanding and Addressing Non-Structural Blight and Vacant Land in Flint, MI
March 31, 2024
Understanding and Addressing Non-Structural Blight and Vacant Land in Flint, MI

Outcomes of the Flint Non-Structural Blight Work Group and next steps Flint can take in stewarding its inventory of vacant land.

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Karen Freeman-Wilson
March 12, 2024
Karen Freeman-Wilson

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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February 14, 2024
National Land Bank Network Mentorship Program

The National Land Bank Network Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program pairs seasoned leaders in the land banking field with emerging leaders seeking guidance in their roles. New land…

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October 2, 2023
New Jersey Land Bank Launch Initiative

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 was designed…

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