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Opportunities to Connect Urban Conservation and Vacant Land Stewardship

Center for Community Progress

According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities. the group called out community, stewardship, legacy, values, collaboration.

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New Study Shows Land Bank Ownership of Vacant Lots Can Reduce Violent Crime

Center for Community Progress

Community-Engaged Stewardship : Due to widespread vacant properties in Flint, there are more properties in GCLBA’s inventory than what their crews can maintain. More intensive forms of GCLBA stewardship (i.e., What can other communities and land banks learn?

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Resident Engagement in Vacant Lot Greening: Empowering Communities for Neighborhood Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

Greening programs support the systematic upkeep of vacant lots and may include activities such as obtaining professional mowing services or engaging residents to purchase and maintain side lots, mow community lots, plant gardens, or create pocket parks. Resident engagement in greening is one such approach.

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How the Tri-COG Land Bank is Transforming Vacant Properties in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Center for Community Progress

Established, in partnership with five other regional entities focused on community revitalization, the Equitable Communities Collaborative , to develop a more intentional, strategic, and comprehensive community development service delivery model. Click here to learn more about our services and approach.

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Vacant Land is More Than a Single Lot—it’s a System.

Center for Community Progress

Vacant lots are often viewed as pieces within larger systems, such as urban planning or community development, or overlooked entirely. Redefining vacant land as a system also highlights the importance of engaging stakeholders in achieving community development goals. The post Vacant Land is More Than a Single Lot—it’s a System.

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How NPOs and NGOs embrace digital transformation for sustainability with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

These organizations play a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy, conservation projects, community engagement, and research. Working closely with local communities, they foster sustainable practices and build capacity for environmental stewardship.

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Collaborating for sustainability: How higher education and cloud providers foster change

AWS Public Sector Blog

Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges. Fostering innovation means creating the right environment with supporting processes that enable university researchers, students, and external partners to engage effectively. News & World Report.