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Celebrating 20 Years of Land Banks in Michigan

Center for Community Progress

In 2023, Michigan land banks mark two important milestones: 20 years since the passage of Michigan’s Land Bank Fast Track Act and incorporation of the 50th land bank in the state. Of the more than 15,000 homes sold by the Detroit Land Bank since 2014, about 70% were bought by Detroit residents. What’s next for Michigan land banks?

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Community building versus economic development

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Philadelphia 76ers ," 2023 ). and Baltimore metropolitan areas ," Transport Policy , 2014. Principles that drive my approach to urban revitalization (that the average citizen never thinks about). Also see " The analysis of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Washington, D.C. It's three stories, but there is parking for every unit.