Case Studies

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Code Enforcement System, Local Analysis, Property Tax System, State/National Analysis

Judicial In Rem Code Enforcement and Judicial In Rem Tax Sales

This comprehensive analysis of housing and building code enforcement policy and practice in the City of Atlanta was, to our knowledge, the first such analysis to recommend the elimination of criminal housing and building code enforcement, and to point out the profound inequities of same.

Code Enforcement System, Local Analysis, Parcel Data & Neighborhood Markets, Property Tax System

Analysis of Bulk Tax Lien Sale

In response to Community Progress’ comprehensive analysis of the fiscal and community impacts of Rochester’s bulk sale of tax liens to a private tax lien investor, Rochester ultimately discontinued the sale of tax liens resulting in significant additional revenues collected by the City of Rochester, more equitable outcomes over the properties most harming neighbors and neighborhoods, and a reduction in limbo properties throughout the City of Rochester.

Local Analysis, Parcel Data & Neighborhood Markets, Racial Equity, State/National Analysis

BAM: In Partnership, In Action

This Action Plan for the Blight Authority of Memphis (“BAM”) was designed to provide actionable, step-by-step recommendations for BAM’s executive leadership and local government partners to move toward transformational and equitable community development utilizing BAM’s unique legal powers over a period of three years.

Code Enforcement System, Land Banks, Local Analysis, Parcel Data & Neighborhood Markets, Property Tax System, Racial Equity, State/National Analysis

Georgia Land Bank Resource Manual

The Georgia Land Bank Resource Manual was prepared to assist existing and newly anticipated Georgia land banks take advantage of the 2012 Georgia Land Bank Act, and to provide template creation documents, land bank directories, and other Georgia land bank resources all in one free and easily accessible publication.

Code Enforcement

Test Case Study #1

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