February 3, 2021
Vacant Property Leadership Institute

Developing Local Leaders to Restore Vitality to America’s Neighborhoods Impacted by Crisis The Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI) combines intensive training, targeted technical assistance, and access to…

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From problems to possibility: Collaborative teams reshape brownfields planning in West Virginia
February 27, 2014
From problems to possibility: Collaborative teams reshape brownfields planning in West Virginia

Kathy Wittner didn’t realize exactly what she was getting into when she agreed to be part of a small-town revitalization team organized by the West Virginia Redevelopment Collaborative,…

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Survey – State of Land Banks
April 13, 2021
Survey – State of Land Banks

Create the Future of Land Bank Support, 10-Minute Survey  Since 2010, more than 200 land banks and land banking initiatives have launched across the United States. Interest…

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Community Progress Weighs in on $350 Billion ARPA State and Local Recovery Fund
July 14, 2021
Community Progress Weighs in on $350 Billion ARPA State and Local Recovery Fund

Center for Community Progress recently submitted a public comment letter in response to the Treasury Department’s Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) implementing the American Rescue Plan Act’s (“ARPA”)…

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February 14, 2024
Mentorship Program

The National Land Bank Network (NLBN) is thrilled to launch the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program, a new initiative fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Emerging Leaders Mentorship…

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Tyler v. Hennepin County: Guidance and Policy Reform for State and Local Governments
August 11, 2023
Tyler v. Hennepin County: Guidance and Policy Reform for State and Local Governments

Understand key questions left unanswered by the recent Supreme Court ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County.

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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 Community Partners and Local Governments Collaborate to Address Heirs’ Property
July 26, 2024
How Community Partners and Local Governments Collaborate to Address Heirs’ Property

Residents who live near vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties acutely understand their negative physical, mental, and financial impacts. But each VAD property has a unique story—and…

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May 14, 2024
Calendar Invite: Equitable Board Governance

Calendar Invite: Equitable Board Governance

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May 15, 2024
Strategic Board Governance

Strategic Board Governance

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