Land Banking Success Stories From Rural America
Vacant properties impose significant financial and social costs on communities— but with the right approach, they can become catalysts for meaningful transformation. Drawing from nationally innovative approaches, the Center for Community Progress will showcase how intentional interventions can transform declining properties to advance home-ownership, neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and more, with a focus on examples from rural and comparable communities. Central to this work is a strong understanding of key tools, including data collection and analysis, code enforcement, delinquent tax enforcement, and land banking. The session will also explore Maine Redevelopment’s emerging role in addressing vacant properties statewide and offer insights into how communities can collaborate with the State to drive lasting impact across Maine.
Liz Kozub | Associate Director of Technical Assistance, Center for Community Progress
Kim Graziani | Technical Assistance Senior Advisor, Center for Community Progress
Vacant properties impose significant financial and social costs on communities— but with the right approach, they can become catalysts for meaningful transformation. Drawing from nationally innovative approaches, the Center for Community Progress will showcase how intentional interventions can transform declining properties to advance home-ownership, neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and more, with a focus on examples from rural and comparable communities. Central to this work is a strong understanding of key tools, including data collection and analysis, code enforcement, delinquent tax enforcement, and land banking. The session will also explore Maine Redevelopment’s emerging role in addressing vacant properties statewide and offer insights into how communities can collaborate with the State to drive lasting impact across Maine.