Center for Community Progress

AUGUST 17, 2023

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. The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is the nation’s largest land bank, with over 75,000 properties in its inventory as of 2022.

Legislation 98

Legislation 2002 2003 2009 98

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

But that message isn’t getting through to our local government. The data reflect what we already know: When people’s basic need for a safe, stable home is met, it decreases violence in our neighborhoods. As we talked to close to 200 Grays Ferry residents, the stories poured in.

2016 52

2016 Housing Implementation 2013 52

zencity

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In 2022, all California cities and counties will be legally required to recycle organic waste. Although not always mandatory, Zencity’s experience working with local government organizations across the U.S. From 2014 to 2019 alone, the number of communities offering composting programs grew by 65 percent !

Local Government 52

Local Government Engagement Laws Campaign 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 19, 2024

Over time, as I wrote more about it, I realized it should be applied at multiple scales (" A wrinkle in thinking about the Transformational Projects Action Planning approach: Great public buildings aren't just about design, but what they do ," 2022). (1) The city did a plan for the area around 2003.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials 2008 Implementation 52