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Geography
A 10-Step Guide
A ten-step guide to forming a land bank in your community.
Read More »A Brief Primer
Land banks are uniquely positioned to tackle contaminated and potentially contaminated vacant properties. Learn more.
Read More »How Tangled Title Can Lead to Property Vacancy, Abandonment, and Deterioration
This factsheet explains why it’s important to deal with heirs’ property in order to prevent future vacancy and abandonment.
Read More »Strategies for Coordinating with the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation
Recommendations for the City of Lockport to better address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties.
Read More »A Report for the City of Detroit
Recommendations for changes to Detroit’s Rental Ordinance to help more renter households access safe, healthy housing.
Read More »A Brief Primer
This brief explains how equitable, efficient, and effective code enforcement can be successful in preventing vacancy.
Read More »A Memo to the Flint Non-Structural Blight Work Group
Outcomes of the Flint Non-Structural Blight Work Group and next steps Flint can take in stewarding its inventory of vacant land.
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 »A Policy Brief
When it comes to vacant, abandoned,
and deteriorated properties, rural communities face specific barriers.
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.
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