Vacant Home Tour changes the conversation around vacancy in Wilkinsburg
May 23, 2016
Vacant Home Tour changes the conversation around vacancy in Wilkinsburg

A creative new project in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, is all about changing the conversation around vacancy and abandonment in the community. In its second year, the Vacant Home…

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#LoveThatLot Turns 5: Let’s celebrate amazing revitalization efforts!
January 28, 2019
#LoveThatLot Turns 5: Let’s celebrate amazing revitalization efforts!

For four years, you’ve helped #LoveThatLot blossom into the Valentine’s Day celebration for your favorite revitalization projects and community champions: 2015 – In its inaugural year, people were…

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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 Community-led Effort to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties in St. Louis County, Missouri
February 13, 2023
The Community-led Effort to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties in St. Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County needed a county-wide land bank to work with local communities and partners to help return vacant and abandoned properties to productive use. But breaking the cycle of vacancy requires a comprehensive approach.

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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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May 4, 2023
2023 VAD Academy FAQs

What is the VAD Academy?  The Center for Community Progress’ VAD Academy was created to help public, private, nonprofit, and resident leaders address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated…

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October 2, 2023
New Jersey Land Bank Launch Initiative

A joint initiative between the Center for Community Progress and the Housing Community Development Network of New Jersey. The New Jersey Land Bank Launch initiative is designed…

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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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February 21, 2024
Technical Assistance Scholarships

Technical Assistance Scholarships (TAS) enable the pilot and design of new programs and practices that became models for the broader field to emulate and implement to address…

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National Land Bank Network Summit 2023
March 8, 2023
National Land Bank Network Summit 2023

The NLBN Summit is the only national event dedicated to urban, suburban, and rural land banks. Join us in Cleveland, Ohio in 2023!

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