United States
Topic
Geography
Analysis and Policy Reform Options for State and Local Governments
What state and local government leaders need to know to reform their property tax foreclosure systems after Tyler v. Hennepin County.
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How to Reduce Vacancy, Advance Racial Equity, and Improve Public Services
This publication lays a general foundation for understanding the property tax system, but specifically focuses on ways to reform the delinquent property tax enforcement process for vacant properties—those properties that pose the greatest harm to a community.
Read More...An Update from the National Land Bank Network
We provide an overview of what NLBN is, the state of land banks in the United States today, and what resources land banks need to thrive.
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Results of a Survey of the Community Development Field
Championing Leaders of Color reflects an effort to uncover and disrupt the systems that perpetuate racial inequity in the communities we serve and the organizations where we work. This report presents findings from a national survey distributed to stakeholders in the community development field, provides insights into data and trends gleaned from responses, and deliberates implications for leaders in, funders to, and supporters of the community development field to consider in service of equitable results.
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Smarter State Policies for Stronger Cities
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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A Brief Primer
This brief explains why understanding local real estate markets and how they affect the community is essential to addressing vacant properties.
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A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective property tax enforcement can be powerful tool in interrupting the cycle of neighborhood decline.
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A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.
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A Brief Primer
What is systemic vacancy and how is it different from just a couple of vacant properties? This onepager provides a brief explainer.
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A Brief Primer
Download a brief explainer of creative placemaking, what it is, and why it’s important for communities.
Read More...Analysis and Policy Reform Options for State and Local Governments
What state and local government leaders need to know to reform their property tax foreclosure systems after Tyler v. Hennepin County.
Read More...How to Reduce Vacancy, Advance Racial Equity, and Improve Public Services
This publication lays a general foundation for understanding the property tax system, but specifically focuses on ways to reform the delinquent property tax enforcement process for vacant properties—those properties that pose the greatest harm to a community.
Read More...An Update from the National Land Bank Network
We provide an overview of what NLBN is, the state of land banks in the United States today, and what resources land banks need to thrive.
Read More...Results of a Survey of the Community Development Field
Championing Leaders of Color reflects an effort to uncover and disrupt the systems that perpetuate racial inequity in the communities we serve and the organizations where we work. This report presents findings from a national survey distributed to stakeholders in the community development field, provides insights into data and trends gleaned from responses, and deliberates implications for leaders in, funders to, and supporters of the community development field to consider in service of equitable results.
Read More...Smarter State Policies for Stronger Cities
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.
Read More...A Brief Primer
This brief explains why understanding local real estate markets and how they affect the community is essential to addressing vacant properties.
Read More...A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective property tax enforcement can be powerful tool in interrupting the cycle of neighborhood decline.
Read More...A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.
Read More...A Brief Primer
What is systemic vacancy and how is it different from just a couple of vacant properties? This onepager provides a brief explainer.
Read More...A Brief Primer
Download a brief explainer of creative placemaking, what it is, and why it’s important for communities.
Read More...