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Leaders in Land Banking: A Conversation with the Directors of the Savannah-Chatham Land Bank Authority and Omaha Municipal Land Bank

Center for Community Progress

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. What have been some of your biggest challenges in running a land bank so far? Leslie : Well, I’ve had this role for all of two months!

Housing 98
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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DC recently passed legislation to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections, including running for office. Its inaction also translates into a financial loss for the community. I think that's reasonable. Residents who are not citizens still have a stake in local matters.