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

Center for Community Progress

Example: Old North Rain Garden Vacant Land and Economic Systems Vacant land stewardship interacts with economic systems in the community, providing spaces for income generation, like urban farms; economic exchange, like farmers’ markets; and for new construction, like homes and businesses. appeared first on Center for Community Progress.

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How Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Affect the Community

Center for Community Progress

Understanding the true and complete costs of blighted properties is critically important in building the case to reform the broken status quo and implement more equitable, effective, and efficient solutions. Failure to address problem properties, just like ignoring a leaking faucet, costs more in the long run and causes more harm over time.

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Islands innovating to future-proof water resources

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Greek islands of Lesvos, Mykonos, and Tinos are the demonstration sites for this project, implementing innovations like island-wide urban farming with wastewater and solar-powered devices mimicking mangrove’s water-purifying power. These innovations will be scaled to 25 water-stressed coastal areas from Cyprus to Chile.

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CPBB Teams with Toledo Regional Chamber to Bring Priority Based Budgeting to the City of Toledo, Ohio

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

At the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) , we're constantly impressed and amazed at just how innovative local government communities can be. In this first article, the focus is on: “What is Priority Based Budgeting, Why do Communities implement this practice, and where is the City in the midst of its implementation.”

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The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

American City & Country

By implementing the Fellowes Array system, you can future-proof your indoor spaces against the increasing threat of wildfire smoke and other air quality challenges, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for all occupants. No matter the level of coverage or technology needed, you can protect your team’s wellness from wildfire.

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Explaining the Cycle of Systemic Vacancy

Center for Community Progress

As property values decline, so do property taxes, which means less tax revenue available for local governments to use for vital public services like schools and community parks. However, there is hope for state and local governments looking to revitalize their communities.

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