Progress Points: Strategic Code Compliance
April 4, 2024
Progress Points: Strategic Code Compliance

This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.

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April 23, 2024
Developers of Color Initiative

Community Progress’ Developers of Color Initiative supports the revitalization of metro Atlanta neighborhoods by helping Atlanta-based developers of color access land and financing that produces more affordable,…

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What is Code Enforcement?
March 6, 2024
What is Code Enforcement?

Code enforcement from A to Z: when it works, when it doesn’t, and how local governments can make code enforcement systems more fair for all.

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Resources for Community Revitalization Leaders Adapting to Climate Change
June 2, 2023
Resources for Community Revitalization Leaders Adapting to Climate Change

A list of evidence-backed tools you can use to learn and think about community revitalization and climate adaptation for your community.

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What’s the Deal with Rural Land Banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett
February 27, 2024
What’s the Deal with Rural Land Banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Land banks can help rural communities deal with vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated properties.

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How Detroit Taught Itself to Demolish Vacant Houses Safely
June 12, 2015
How Detroit Taught Itself to Demolish Vacant Houses Safely

Cross-posted from Next City, this article is one of a ten-part series inspired by the 2015 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. “It kind of used to be like the Wild West a…

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Submitting a Session Proposal for the 2022 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference? Read This First.
February 14, 2022
Submitting a Session Proposal for the 2022 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference? Read This First.

If you’re here, it probably means you’re thinking about submitting a session proposal to Community Progress’ flagship conference, Reclaiming Vacant Properties. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with…

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Read President/CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins’ US House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee Affordable Housing Testimony
July 27, 2022
Read President/CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins’ US House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee Affordable Housing Testimony

On July 13, Community Progress CEO and President Dr. Akilah Watkins spoke before the The US House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee in a hearing called “Nowhere to…

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In Honor of Tax Day: A Crash Course in Tax Foreclosure Reform 101
April 15, 2014
In Honor of Tax Day: A Crash Course in Tax Foreclosure Reform 101

In the midst of flurries of W-2s and fingers crossed for refunds, we’re taking the opportunity on this Tax Day to break down a different tax-related challenge:…

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Natalie Pruett: New Community Progress hire lends unique viewpoint as Flint native
September 30, 2014
Natalie Pruett: New Community Progress hire lends unique viewpoint as Flint native

We are pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Natalie Pruett, Program Officer of Michigan Initiatives, to the Community Progress team. To introduce her, we asked her…

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