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

Center for Community Progress

They are created pursuant to state-enabling legislation which gives them unique powers like the ability to cost-effectively acquire tax-foreclosed properties, clear title, hold property tax-exempt, sell properties flexibly, and generate revenue.

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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

This initiative, led by our Director of Engagement Odetta Macleish-White, creates opportunities for marginalized local developers and promotes equitable development in underserved communities. Our advocacy efforts have been crucial in bringing this legislation to life, and we are honored to have been recognized by Sen.

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Digital Constituent Services: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

GovLoop

Have a strategic plan,” said Soundararajan, “but [keep] a little bit of room and flexibility to accommodate the government and legislative mandates that come.”. Priorities shift with every administration, and inevitably situations occur that require an immediate response. But agencies also need to stick to their mission.

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How Local Governments Can Secure Funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Bang the Table

Read on to learn the benefits of the bill and how the funding can be used, and why preparation for projects should include a digital public engagement strategy. The Legislation Within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The Need for Digital Community Engagement on Infrastructure Projects. Transportation and Bridge Funding.