We are in an unprecedented situation, and our concerns first and foremost should be about keeping people safe and, to the extent that it is the safest…
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Today’s COVID-19 public health crisis is evolving. As governments and business work to anticipate the potential housing and economic crisis that could follow, there is renewed focus…
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The combination of a new year, new leaders, and new challenges mean residents and local governments are positioned for rapid change in 2021. Register for this Spring’s…
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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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This is an excerpt of Chapter 3 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the Great Recession, jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress,…
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Ten year of land banking in New York shows that when granted sufficient legal powers, backed by adequate public sector funding, and led by thoughtful, entrepreneurial practitioners, land banks can help interrupt the cycle of disinvestment.
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The SCOTUS decision opens up an opportunity for all states to redesign their property tax systems from beginning to end.
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A snapshot of Raton, New Mexico and how the city can tackle vacant and abandoned properties.
Read More »What is a land bank? How are land banks created? How many land banks are operating throughout the country? How does land banking work? Aren’t land banks…
Read More »Community Progress is the leading national resource for high-impact, cutting edge technical assistance to address the negative impacts and challenges of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties…
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