Our Services & Programs
We are former practitioners and policymakers driven by the promise of safe, healthy, resilient neighborhoods that provide opportunity and high quality of life for all.
As the only national nonprofit dedicated to fixing the systems that lead to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties, Community Progress drives change by working primarily with government entities—in collaboration with local stakeholders from nonprofits, the private sector, and residents—to address widespread vacancy.
Through our programs and services, we help communities take a comprehensive approach to vacant properties that recognizes each neighborhood’s unique circumstances, works to reduce disparities between residents, and eliminates barriers to opportunity.
Education, Leadership, & Engagement
Building awareness of the causes and impact of widespread vacancy, and offering solutions through education, training, and improving leadership skills to help practitioners strengthen local agency and power.
Technical Assistance
Providing specific guidance to help communities enact laws, implement strategies and practices, and build momentum to sustain policy changes that reclaim vacant properties.
Policy & Research
Supporting policy reforms at the federal level, bolstering coalitions that advocate for national changes to support homeowners, communities, and local economic development.
National Land Bank Network
Connecting land bank leaders to tools, peer-learning opportunities, and resources so they can best support land reuse that meets community needs.