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Geography
A Brief Primer
This one-page explainer provides an overview of land banks and their impact in Michigan.
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
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 »A Brief Primer
Download a one-page explainer on how land banks provide positive impact on the communities they serve.
Read More »A Brief Primer
Download a one-page explainer on what land banks and community land trusts are, the differences, and how they can provide lasting housing affordability.
Read More »A Brief Primer
Download a one-page explainer on what land banks are, and why they’re important.
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