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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From State Capitols to City Halls
February 1, 2022
From State Capitols to City Halls

Cities are often held hostage by state policy—but they don’t need to be. This report by Alan Mallach explains the push and pull between city and state governments, and lays the foundation for a more constructive future.

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Community Progress Welcomes 2022 Community Revitalization Fellows from New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico
May 24, 2022
Community Progress Welcomes 2022 Community Revitalization Fellows from New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico

The Center for Community Progress announces the selected fellowship cohorts for this year’s Community Revitalization Fellowship.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 24, 2022 – The Center for Community…

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January 7, 2022
Community Progress Hails the American Rescue Plan Act Final Rule Issued by Treasury

The Final Rule provides important clarifications and expanded definitions that will enable local leaders to confidently fund ARPA recovery programs that include rehabilitation, demolition, deconstruction, greening, and…

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New Resource: Vacant Land Stewardship Online Resource Center
September 15, 2021
New Resource: Vacant Land Stewardship Online Resource Center

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Center for Community Progress, America’s leading resource on issues of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties, launched the Vacant Land Stewardship Online Resource Center, an expansive, ever-growing database of…

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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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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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