Support RVP
January 9, 2024
Support RVP

St. Louis, Missouri October 9-11, 2024 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities Since 2007, the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) has been an essential event for leaders advancing community…

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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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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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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation
June 6, 2022
A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

This is an excerpt of Chapter 7 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the Great Recession, jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress,…

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Treasury’s Final Rule Is Here; Here’s What You Should Know About Using ARPA Funds to Address Vacancy
January 12, 2022
Treasury’s Final Rule Is Here; Here’s What You Should Know About Using ARPA Funds to Address Vacancy

The long-awaited Final Rule on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) was released by the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday,…

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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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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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February 3, 2021
VAD Academy

The Center for Community Progress’ VAD Academy is a virtual bootcamp designed for public, private, nonprofit, and community leaders confronting challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated…

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