February 16, 2024
Land Bank Trainings

Gain insights from the experts in the land banking field-register for a National Land Bank Network (NLBN) Online Training! Offered once per quarter, NLBN Online Trainings provide…

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The March of the Millennial Generation to the Cities is Real
January 23, 2014
The March of the Millennial Generation to the Cities is Real

Originally posted on the National Housing Institute’s Rooflines blog This past fall, the Washington Post ran a series called “The March of the Millennials” about how this generation is…

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Can Youngstown Make It On Its Own?
March 26, 2014
Can Youngstown Make It On Its Own?

Originally posted on the National Housing Institute’s Rooflines blog Youngstown is a small city in the hills of northeast Ohio, once famous for steelmaking; and sadly, if…

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The REAL rental housing issue
March 16, 2016
The REAL rental housing issue

Originally posted on the National Housing Institute’s Rooflines blog We know a few things about the majority of very low-income renters: They live in private market housing,…

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Group hug: Institutions join together to revitalize west Philadelphia
September 11, 2013
Group hug: Institutions join together to revitalize west Philadelphia

Cross-posted from Next City, this article is part of the 2013 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference liveblog series. Check out all the in-depth content — even if you weren’t able to…

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Headlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
Headlines: The latest on vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties – May 16, 2019

This is our twice-monthly round-up of news stories covering challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties — and how communities are transforming these properties into assets….

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Land Bank FAQs
September 11, 2021
Land Bank FAQs

Most people have never heard of a land bank. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions we get about what land banks can…

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New York Land Banks Report Statewide Progress (Press Release)
October 9, 2014
New York Land Banks Report Statewide Progress (Press Release)

Newly Launched Association Releases Report Highlighting Impact of Nine NY Land Banks FLINT, MICH. – Today, the New York Land Bank Association (NYLBA) released New York State Land Banks:…

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Land Banks’ Adaptability Yields Results for Communities Tackling Vacant and Problem Properties, According To Report (Press Release)
November 18, 2014
Land Banks’ Adaptability Yields Results for Communities Tackling Vacant and Problem Properties, According To Report (Press Release)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An estimated 120 land banks exist in the United States, and their ability to adapt to local conditions and needs is helping communities, large and…

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