Regeneration & Reuse

City of Cleveland’s Vacant Property Initiative Fund

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The City of Cleveland provides loans for the revitalization of abandoned or underutilized land.  Non-profit CDC’s, private businesses and developers are eligible to apply for the aid money, which can be used for environmental site assessments, property acquisition, site clearance and demolition, and new construction.  Links and additional information can be accessed from the site.
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Vacant Property Rehabilitation programs in the City of San Diego

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In 1996, the City of San Diego implemented the Vacant Property Program to reinvigorate the economic prosperity and social vitality by reinstating vacant properties into productive, economic use.  Incentives and code enforcements remove impediments to property rehabilitation.  The Program establishes private/public partnerships to organize resources and realize the goal of vacant property revitalization and affordable
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Public interest law and policy center addresses vacant properties

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Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, BPI, is a public interest law and policy center that provides municipalities with resources and tools to address the rise in vacant properties.  The center helps municipalities determine what policies and programs will be most appropriate and decide upon effective implementation steps.  The cite also provides links
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Deed Restrictions Inhibit Vacant Property Revitalization

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The River City Community Church in Bexar County, Texas purchased a Verizon Wireless amphitheater that previously served as an outdoor concert venue for artists such as Toby Keith and ZZ Top.  The amphitheater was vacant for two years because deed restrictions prohibited other entertainment companies from purchasing the property from Live Nation Worldwide.  Many other
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Camden, New Jersey Tackles Vacant Properties

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Mayor Dana Redd of Camden, NJ has initiated a revitalization effort in the city.  Vacant properties have plagued the area – dragging down property values, jeopardizing public safety, and decreasing quality of life.  To combat these issues, the mayor established the Business Growth and Development Team to aid city residents, non-profits, and developers redevelop the
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