Center for Community Progress

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With the 2024 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) kicking off in St. Central to this strategy is advancing healthy, well-connected communities with ample access to high-quality employment opportunities, thriving small businesses, and of course, access to safe and affordable housing.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 11, 2024

Lending for real estate development projects Towards the end of 2023, some market watchers were cautiously optimistic that the Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates in 2024. In January, Fannie Mae forecasted that the interest rate on 30-Year Fixed Mortgages would drop below 6% by the end of 2024. 2] (Figure 4) Source: U.S.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 11, 2025

Examples can be seen in assessed reporting, such as the reference to malicious technical content being included in the company name on incorporation and sequential numbering of mass incorporations seen within Companies Houses recent inaugural strategic intelligence assessment. (3) M Hughes et al., Accessed 06/02/2025. Accessed 06/02/2025.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 2, 2024

Look up all this data (and more) in the NC Budget & Tax Center’s 2024 Economic County Snapshots tool: [link] ncbudget.org/2024-economic- county-snapshots-for-north-carolina/ The exceptional growth in business applications has been evident across all 100 counties in North Carolina.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

AUGUST 13, 2024

A June 2024 survey of the nation’s largest developers found that two-thirds of multifamily projects in the pipeline are delayed because they are no longer economically feasible under current conditions. 1] The data shows that rising costs are taking a toll on new affordable housing projects.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 31, 2024

Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina: NC Housing Finance Agency blogs about latest data on housing cost burden in North Carolina. link] 2024 County Profiles are now available! Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Renters face highest burdens. Triangle Land Conservancy is key partner.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

That is when Fiscal Year 2024 spending bills will expire unless Congress can pass a new bill to extend their expiration date. Although House and Senate leaders are unified in their opposition to another federal […] Source

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The 11 Best Conferences in 2024 for Library Marketing and Promotions Computers in Libraries 2024 In-person event, March 12-14, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia Price: Ranges from $249 to $929 depending on how many days you wish to attend and whether you want to participate in workshops. And with 8 conferences across the U.S.,

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 27, 2024

Housing Choice Vouchers are a critical source of funding for North Carolina’s lowest income renters to access affordable housing. 1] The program works by requiring voucher holders to pay a third of their income, while HUD covers the remaining portion of the housing costs.

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

In September 2024, Community Progress convened a learning exchange in Cleveland for leaders in land conservation and their partner land banks and local government agencies from four cities: Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The continuing resolution extends SNAP through September, ensures other benefit programs are funded into early 2024 and avoids millions of workers being furloughed.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Real estate market watchers shared cautious optimism that the Federal Reserve may begin to cut rates in 2024 after announcing that rates would remain the same for the third consecutive time in December 2023. However, some economists have said that higher than expected inflation numbers released in January 2024 could delay those rate cuts.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 1, 2024

DFI in the news: Report on upcoming Transylvania housing summit cites UNC DFI research in Brevard. link] Fascinating listen for anyone who wants to understand how retail businesses from Walmart to Starbucks decide to locate stores. The factors mentioned that local governments can influence: zoning and traffic patterns.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Their research supports policy development around a wide array of issues, from transportation, energy and natural resources to education and housing. Bateman and her team focus on demographics and work extensively with Census data, but also create their own datasets based on local input.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

39% percent of survey respondents report that their biggest challenge is a lack of in-house AI skills and expertise, and 68% are focused on training and retaining their workforce. Google is tackling this skills challenge head-on.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

This week, a new short-term federal spending bill passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. The new Continuing Resolution will keep the federal government open and operating through February and gives Congress new deadlines in March for passing the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 1, 2024

The House and Senate passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Thursday (February 29) to give Congress more time to finalize and approve the 12 federal appropriations bills for the FY 2024 budget. None of the 12 annual spending bills have been sent to the President for enactment despite being five months behind schedule.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 21, 2025

Clients include commercial organisations operating in all market sectors, including county, city, and metropolitan borough councils, NHS trusts, housing associations, universities, charities, and government departments.

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Death and Taxes

MARCH 25, 2025

C arolina Across 100: Our “Our State, Our Homes” program is partnering with 14 communities across 22 counties to enhance affordable housing options.

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Center for Community Progress

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Our 2024 conference brought 900 people from across the country to St. From learning about reactivating commercial spaces and creating affordable housing, to Olympic athletes and champagne toasts, attendees got to see a wide variety of community revitalization work. The post That’s a Wrap on RVP 2024!

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In June 2024, two cloud engineers from the Digital Agency, Kazuma Takeda and Shinichi Nishihata, shared their process and learnings at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit Japan , the largest AWS learning event in the country. The architecture of these blocks is centered around AWS Managed Services. Hundreds more are in the pipeline. “We

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 10, 2024

As lawmakers in Albany debate how to fix New York’s housing affordability crisis, a new research brief by the NYU Furman Center examines the possible effects of how a good cause eviction requirement might affect tenants, landlords, and the housing market. Now, the issue is once again on the negotiating table in 2024.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 14, 2024

The ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal for an enlightening and engaging presentation, lightning talk, panel, or poster to be considered for our 2024 Symposium. Accepted proposals will be notified by August 28, 2024. All presentations must be done in person on December 6, 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Today, with more than 800,000 resolved fan identities—on target for 1 million by the end of 2024—the department has a powerful tool for engaging and selling across the entire fan journey. The new business insights have allowed them to transition their sales roles in-house, saving money even after bringing on additional analytics talent.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. Dont go it alone AI implementation is complex, and handling the work in-house can be daunting.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Projects relying on the 421-a completion extension in tandem with Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) are expected to deliver both more housing and deeper affordability to several neighborhoods across the city, according to a recent data analysis by the NYU Furman Center.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) previously featured its work to achieve “functional zero,” the state of reaching a balance between the number of people becoming homeless (the inflow) and the number of people becoming housed (the outflow). But what does that mean to individuals doing the work? They need context.”

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re here, it probably means you’re thinking about submitting a session proposal to Community Progress’ flagship Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference happening October 9-11, 2024 in St. Housing affordability, dealing with vacant commercial property, and responding to substandard investor-owned properties might be a few examples.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Some time ago, I learned about how the LA Police Department in association with the Housing Authority, created what they called a community safety partnership, to put officers full time in high crime housing projects. The program has been quite successful (" After Years Of Violence, L.A.'s

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 10, 2024

White House Cabinet Secretary Evan Ryan delivered special remarks. The finalists also visited the White House later in the day. 2024 Service to America Medals finalists during a special reception hosted by the Partnership For Public Service. to be acknowledged for their tremendous work. Photo credit: Joshua Roberts.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Even the most secure networks are expected to be in compliance with White House requirements to create a zero-trust environment. The Department of Defense has to develop three — one for its nonclassified network, another for its classified network and one more for its top-secret/sensitive network.

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GovLoop

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, agencies will need to get their data in shape to make the most of it. Whether you’re planning to use more AI or just want to improve analytics and tighten cybersecurity, good data management must be the foundation for your efforts. The Federal Data Strategy, released in 2018, set high-level goals for using and handling data.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2025

From smart traffic systems to access control in public buildings or environmental sensors in social housing, these interconnected systems enable real-time monitoring, remote management, and smart automation. Still, they have also opened new gateways for cybercriminals, with each connected device representing a potential vulnerability.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, eligibility for exemptions from property taxes levied for the 2024-2025 tax year was determined by the ownership and use of property as of January 1, 2024. She sells it to the University of North Carolina (UNC) in April 2024. Housing-Related Exemptions Builders inventory ( G.S. See this blog post for more.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

When : October 9-11, 2024. The room rate ends on September 16, 2024 or when the room block sells out. You’ll learn about new laws and issues affecting vacant property. Your community is facing different challenges in 2024 than it was in 2007, and even in 2022. The sessions at RVP reflect that!

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 30, 2024

For background on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s 203(k) rehab mortgage program, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website. On July 9, 2024, the FHA released revisions to the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 22, 2024

And in January 2024, newly proposed rate increases […] Source In May 2023, California’s largest home insurer State Farm announced that it would pause issuing policies in the state due to growing wildfire risk. Allstate followed shortly after.

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