‘Beyond frustrating’: Sheriff’s Office problems prevent Land Bank from buying lots for community gardens, houses
City Council passed a routine bill that amended the Philadelphia Code in order to preserve the Land Bank’s ability to acquire ...
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Philly tax sales resumed nearly a year ago. The land bank still hasn’t bid on any properties
The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.
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Officials get crash course on land banks
Local officials Thursday received a crash course from the Ohio Land Bank Association’s leader, who explained various methods that land banks across the state can employ to combat blight in their ...
Wichita’s Land Bank Program sees slow progress
The city created a land bank in 2021 to help turn vacant properties into more affordable homes. But the land bank has only ...
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Land Bank’s agreement to purchase Main Street VOA property falls through
Executive director Amy Hamrick said the land bank wasn't able to submit its grant application because the seller hadn't ...
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Broome County Land Bank announces $1.11 million for new Vacant Rental Program
"This is the first time we are really dipping our toes into the water and helping small landlords get access to funds to ...
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‘Spinning our wheels’: Bureaucratic, funding obstacles hinder Wichita land bank
The city of Wichita created a land bank in 2021 to ease affordable housing development in the center of the city. But four ...