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United States
A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.
Read More »A New Approach to Addressing Problem Properties
Traditional code enforcement—focused on issuing citations and fines—isn’t working in the places that need it most. A more strategic approach could change that.
Read More »for Dealing with Vacant Buildings and Lots
A workbook and guide and workbook for residents who want to help address problem properties in their neighborhoods.
Read More »The State of Land Banking Survey, first conducted in 2021, represents the only opportunity for the land banking field to tell its story with comprehensive data. Key takeaways from this year’s survey: Citing this research: “2023 State of Land Banking Survey,” Center for Community Progress, October 2023. www.communityprogress.org/publications/2023-state-of-land-banking
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.
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