By: Peter Hoffman, Rebecca McQuillen, and Kayla Hogan For thirty years, Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Economic Development Unit has represented grassroots community groups in Kansas City,…
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After the city demolished a home, the resulting vacant lot attracted illegal drug activity to the area. Jennifer Grau, a Prospect PLACE neighborhood resident, said “Neighbors wanted…
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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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Can You Use ARPA Funds to Tackle Vacant Properties? The American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund distributes federal relief to…
Read More »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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This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.
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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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A ten-step guide to forming a land bank in your community.
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