July 29, 2024
Reusing Vacant Properties

Figuring out the most appropriate reuse for the vacant structures or land is a central task for anyone working to plan, redevelop or rebuild cities and neighborhoods….

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July 29, 2024
Determine your Vacant Property Issues

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How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
July 29, 2024
How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference

So you want to attend the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP). It sounds awesome, right? Three days of networking, learning relevant skills, and seeing real-life examples of…

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Investing in the Vitality of Detroit’s Neighborhoods Through Improved Rental Regulation
May 24, 2024
Investing in the Vitality of Detroit’s Neighborhoods Through Improved Rental Regulation

Recommendations for changes to Detroit’s Rental Ordinance to help more renter households access safe, healthy housing.

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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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On World Food Day, a look at food justice & urban ag with Garden Justice Legal Initiative in Philadelphia
October 16, 2014
On World Food Day, a look at food justice & urban ag with Garden Justice Legal Initiative in Philadelphia

On World Food Day, which is themed  “Family Farming: Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth” this year, we’re exploring how the reuse of vacant properties can be…

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February 14, 2024
Register

St. Louis, Missouri October 9-11, 2024 Registration Registration for the 2024 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference is now closed. Conference Pricing  Early Rate Regular Rate Public Sector  $625…

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February 14, 2024
Rural Land Bank Learning Exchange Application

The National Land Bank Network’s Rural Land Bank Learning Exchange is an opportunity for rural land bank leaders and partners to connect and learn about the challenges…

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February 14, 2024
Rural Land Bank Learning Exchange

  As of 2024, there are over 300 urban, suburban, and rural land banks across the United States helping communities tackle the growing problem of vacant, abandoned,…

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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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