New Resource Manual Streamlines Start-Up Process for Georgia Land Bank Authorities (Press Release)
June 25, 2013
New Resource Manual Streamlines Start-Up Process for Georgia Land Bank Authorities (Press Release)

A collaborative of nonprofit organizations, including Center for Community Progress, has released the comprehensive Georgia Land Bank Resource Manual (PDF) to guide stakeholders through the process of creating new…

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Center for Community Progress Welcomes Four New Members and Incoming Chairperson to Board of Directors (Press Release)
December 17, 2013
Center for Community Progress Welcomes Four New Members and Incoming Chairperson to Board of Directors (Press Release)

Flint, MI: As 2013 draws to a close, the Center for Community Progress is pleased to announce the appointment of four national urban revitalization leaders to the organization’s…

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Eight Cities Selected to Tackle Blight and Vacancy at Community Progress Leadership Institute (Press Release)
February 18, 2014
Eight Cities Selected to Tackle Blight and Vacancy at Community Progress Leadership Institute (Press Release)

FLINT, Mich. – Delegations from eight cities have been selected to attend the 2014 Community Progress Leadership Institute (CPLI), a training program focused on equipping leaders with the skills…

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Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarship Recipients Announced (Press Release)
May 13, 2014
Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarship Recipients Announced (Press Release)

FLINT, Mich. – The local governments of Atlanta, Georgia; Butte-Silver Bow, Montana; and Lafayette, Louisiana are the inaugural recipients of the Center for Community Progress’ new, blight-fighting Technical…

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Just launched! A new “311” resource for cities
May 22, 2014
Just launched! A new “311” resource for cities

You’ve heard of 311 for city residents, but now there’s a new “311” just for city officials. The National Resource Network: New Solutions for Cities will act as a…

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Four Cities Selected for Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarships (Press Release)
January 29, 2015
Four Cities Selected for Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarships (Press Release)

Dallas, Detroit, Gary and Trenton will receive guidance from the Center for Community Progress More Info Dallas, Texas Detroit, Michigan  Gary, Indiana  Trenton, New Jersey News Release (PDF)…

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Seven Cities Selected to Tackle Vacant and Problem Properties at Leadership Institute (Press Release)
February 10, 2015
Seven Cities Selected to Tackle Vacant and Problem Properties at Leadership Institute (Press Release)

More Info News Release (PDF) Photo Gallery  Community Progress Leadership Institute  FLINT, Mich. – Delegations from seven cities across three states have been selected to attend the 2015 Community…

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Three Cities Selected for 2015 Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarships (Press Release)
September 16, 2015
Three Cities Selected for 2015 Vacant Properties Technical Assistance Scholarships (Press Release)

More Info News Release (PDF) National Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Scholarship Program (TASP) Cleveland, Lucas County, St. Louis will receive guidance from Center for Community Progress WASHINGTON, D.C….

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Nine Leadership Institute Delegations Reflect Nationwide Need for Vacant Properties Solutions (Press Release)
February 23, 2016
Nine Leadership Institute Delegations Reflect Nationwide Need for Vacant Properties Solutions (Press Release)

More Info News Release (PDF) Photo Gallery Community Progress Leadership Institute WASHINGTON, D.C. – Delegations from nine cities across three states and the District of Columbia have been…

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National Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference in Baltimore on September 28-30, 2016 (Press Release)
September 15, 2016
National Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference in Baltimore on September 28-30, 2016 (Press Release)

More Info News Release (PDF) Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference Conference Newsroom BALTIMORE – The seventh national Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference will come to Baltimore, Maryland, on September 28-30, 2016,…

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