Michigan Appropriates $75 Million to Expand Critical Statewide Blight Elimination Program
January 31, 2023
Michigan Appropriates $75 Million to Expand Critical Statewide Blight Elimination Program

Michigan Association of Land Banks and the Center for Community Progress celebrate this important commitment to revitalizing disinvested communities across the state. LANSING, MI – On January…

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Leaders in Land Banking: A Conversation with Adam Zaranko at the Albany County Land Bank
January 26, 2023
Leaders in Land Banking: A Conversation with Adam Zaranko at the Albany County Land Bank

We spoke with the Albany County Land Bank Corporation’s Executive Director Adam Zaranko about affordable housing initiatives, the importance of diversified partnerships, and what’s coming up for…

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What does equitable code enforcement look like? How Louisville is taking steps to use its code enforcement process to advance racial equity
November 30, 2022
What does equitable code enforcement look like? How Louisville is taking steps to use its code enforcement process to advance racial equity

With technical assistance support from Community Progress, Louisville is reforming their housing and building code enforcement with equity in mind.

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New “Blight Elimination Program” Offers Transformative Grant Funding to Rural and Urban Michigan Communities
July 1, 2022
New “Blight Elimination Program” Offers Transformative Grant Funding to Rural and Urban Michigan Communities

Michigan Association of Land Banks and Center for Community Progress applaud the bill, which provides much-needed funding for vacant property stabilization, remediation, and demolition.  LANSING, MI –…

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New National Program to Help Local Governments Tackle Vacant Property Challenges in Support of Safer, Inclusive Communities Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis
February 3, 2021
New National Program to Help Local Governments Tackle Vacant Property Challenges in Support of Safer, Inclusive Communities Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis

Center for Community Progress and the National League of Cities accepting Letters of Interest for Free Educational Programming and Customized Technical Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 27,…

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Technical Assistance Program to Advance New Solutions for Blighted Properties (Press Release)
February 12, 2014
Technical Assistance Program to Advance New Solutions for Blighted Properties (Press Release)

FLINT, MICH. – The Center for Community Progress (Community Progress) has launched a national Technical Assistance Scholarship Program to help public or nonprofit organizations find new solutions to address…

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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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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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The Center for Community Progress Appoints New Director of Communications (Press Release)
December 3, 2019
The Center for Community Progress Appoints New Director of Communications (Press Release)

Jovan Hackley, former University CMO and Real Estate Executive joins senior leadership of national Community Development Non-Profit News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2019 – Today…

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Heirs’ Property and Land Fractionation
September 1, 2019
Heirs’ Property and Land Fractionation

Real property passed to subsequent generations via intestate succession (i.e., without a will) is termed a tenancy-in-common, or more colloquially, “heirs’ property.” Property may also be classed…

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