Center for Community Progress

APRIL 14, 2023

Despite their name, land banks are not financial institutions—they are critical tools that help revitalize communities challenged by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. Land banks are typically created with the backing of state legislation. Land banks are a vehicle for equitable community development.

Legislation 52

Legislation Housing Community Development Development 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

It is considered one of America’s government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs), i.e., public-private hybrid corporations created by Congress and authorized to engage only in a narrowly-tailored set of activities. trillion of assets) and are the most well-known and studied GSEs. 6 This was totally inconsistent with the original design.

Regulations 59

Regulations Housing Legislation Community Development 59

Center for Community Progress

APRIL 6, 2023

A land bank is a public entity with unique governmental powers that is solely focused on getting problem properties back to productive use according to local community goals. It got its start from two Council of Governments (COGs): the Steel Rivers COG and Turtle Creek Valley COG.

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Strategic Planning Housing Engagement Stewardship 105

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 16, 2024

It is now used to help counties through a wide range of programs, from federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to Job Development and Investment Grants (JDIG). What is the Tier system used for? The tier system helped target those incentives to the most distressed areas of the state. Where Are We Now?

Economic Development 59

Economic Development Legislation Development Community Development 59

Center for Community Progress

MAY 2, 2023

I got my start in local government in Memphis, Tennessee, which is where I developed my love of working with my community and driving generational wealth-building. laughs) I don’t think I’ve fully arrived, yet, but one challenge is the translation jump across state policy, legislation, and even philosophy of approach.

Housing 98

Housing Development Community Development Outreach 98

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Events DC is a DC government instrumentality. -- board of directors -- staff Technically it's independent of the city government, but its top officer and board members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. When the government owns the facility, TDM agreements need to be part of the lease with the tenant--the sports team.

Urban Planning 52

Urban Planning Development Legislation Regulations 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

AUGUST 2, 2023

While restrictive zoning is not the only reason housing costs are high in the United States, it does play a major role in limiting housing development, especially in parts of the country with high paying jobs in fast-growing industries. The increased targets led to changes in behavior from local governments, too.

Housing 98

Housing Laws Regulations Development 98

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Photograph: David Rowe/Alamy Under Conservative control of the UK from 2010-2024, local governments were severely crushed by actions of the central government, austerity and other cuts, and further mandates meant that local governments faced up to a 2/3 drop in revenues.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Local Government Community Development Legislation 52

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While the response to Hurricane Helene continues, local governments are looking ahead to the long road to recovery. 27) Government aid, philanthropy, and owners will need to cover the rest. This post describes the legal authority and practical considerations for local governments seeking to serve in the role of financial bridge.

Local Government 40

Local Government Government Housing Laws 40