Day: June 7, 2011

Brownfields and Land Revitalization Technology Support Center

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The Brownfields and Land Revitalization Technology Support Center (BTSC), provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. EPA, and the Argonne National Library, helps government officials understand the complexities of investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.  The BTSC works with decision-makers to streamline site reclamation strategies, evaluate technology options, identify and review potential
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Detroit Vacant Property Campaign

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The Detroit Vacant Property Campaign (DVPC) is an initiative of Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation and is committed to the revitalization of Detroit.  The DVPC builds a coalition of non-profit organizations, community groups, business leaders, and government officials to more effectively approach the city’s vacant property concerns.  The organization educates homeowners about foreclosures to avoid
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Toolkit to help communities address vacant properties

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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus collaborated to create a toolkit to communities address vacant property.  The toolkit consists of two documents:  How Can Municipalities Confront the Vacant Property Challenge? introduces several strategies local governments can utilize to address vacant building issues, and once
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Vacant properties present opportunity to create community parks and gardens

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Well-managed greenspace and parks are integral components of a thriving city.  Buffalo, New York has vast opportunity to develop and promote community enhancement – the city can transform vacant properties into attractive and accessible community parks and gardens and develop vacant industrial sites into revitalized economic centers. http://growwny.org/whats-new/526-parks-greenspace-and-vacant-properties