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Archive of EventsIf you would like an upcoming event listed, please contact Jennifer Leonard at jleonard@smartgrowthamerica.org. …………………… Ohio Vacant Properties Forum: On October 24th and 25th, 2005, 265 people from throughout Ohio – residents, city, county, state, and national leaders, community development practitioners, and others – came together to share concerns of the vacant property issues in their communities and to work together to develop solutions to address them. Read more about the forum and download the presentations. Transforming the hope and energy of the forum into action is the mission of a new statewide consortium, Rebuild Ohio. When over 250 people from throughout the state came together to share their frustrations and successes in addressing vacant properties in their cities and towns, local and state leaders knew they needed to move quickly to keep the momentum going. To that end, the Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition (a convener of the forum) and Greater Ohio (a Columbus-based statewide organization) stepped in to co-chair the new group to promote a statewide perspective and approach to the reclamation and redevelopment of vacant and abandoned property. Rebuild Ohio plans to conduct regional meetings throughout the next year, develop a legislative reform agenda, as well as conduct two major studies – one to assess the existing laws and tools addressing these problem properties throughout the state; the other to document and quantify the problem, estimating the economic costs borne by neighborhoods, local governments, and the state. Individuals and organizations can become involved in Rebuild Ohio by attending regional meetings or serving on one of the action committees. To subscribe to the Rebuild Ohio listserv, send an empty message to mailto:rebuild.ohio-subscribe@law.csuohio.edu. For more information, contact Mary Helen Petrus at maryhelenATcndc2.org or Lavea Brachman at lbrachmanATgreaterohio.org. …………………… Eminent Domain: Implications from the Kelo v. City of New London Case - Webcast This 90 minute webcast hosted by ICMA, will explore the major implications for local governments of the Supreme Court’s decision, highlight how local governments have successfully used eminent domain in the past, and examine what actions Congress and the state legislatures are likely to take to curb local government powers. Speakers: Joe Schilling, professor in practice, Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech; Israel Small, assistant city manager, Savannah, Georgia; Peter Byrne, law professor, Georgetown University; Susan Frederick, senior committee director-Law and Criminal Justice Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures. …………………… Changing Communities in a Changing Landscape …………………… Housing Policies and Neighborhood Strategies to Strengthen Weak Markets – Experts Online Webcast Two new LISC publications highlight some innovative approaches to reversing the market trends in weak market communities. Building a Better Urban Future: New Directions for Housing Policies in Weak Market Cities, written by Alan Mallach, is a joint publication of LISC, Community Development Partnerships’ Network, The Enterprise Foundation, and the National Housing Institute, providing an in-depth look at housing strategies for weak market cities as they plan their regeneration. The Ripple Effect: Economic Impacts of Targeted Community Investments, summarizes a Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond study of the Neighborhoods in Bloom program in Richmond, Virg. Richmond, once considered a weak market city, has seen significant market growth over the last 5 years. By targeting public and foundation resources to specific distressed neighborhoods, Richmond was able to attract much-needed market capital to strengthen the markets in those places. Speakers: Greta Harris, Senior Program Director, Virgina LISC; Allan Mallach, Research Director, National Housing Institute …………………… Brownfields 2005: Reaching New Heights in Redevelopment
…………………… Smart Metropolitan Neighborhood Series: Vacant Property Revitalization - Effective Tools and Strategies – Experts Online Webcast Recognizing vacant properties’ potential in creating vibrant neighborhoods, a number of local governments have developed Land Bank Authorities to help return these properties to the market. Learn about the role and function of land banks nationally, and the operations and accomplishments of the Genesee County Land Bank specifically. Speakers: Frank S. Alexander, Dean of the Emory University School of Law; Daniel T. Kildee, Treasurer of Genesee County, Michigan …………………… Ohio Vacant Properties Forum …………………… Land Bank Authorities Forum, Flint, Michigan …………………… National Vacant Properties Campaign Research and Policy Forum …………………… National Vacant Properties Campaign kickoff forum |
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