The Michigan Association of Land Banks (MALB) is pleased to announce the hiring of its first Executive Director, Eric Schertzing. Schertzing retired from his position as Ingham County Treasurer on March 31, 2022 where he served for 21 years. In 2005 he led the establishment...
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Leadership Summit. Slides from the summit are available for viewing. MALB Leadership Summit final agenda (PDF) MALB Leadership Summit Evaluation (PDF) Lunch keynote - Connection of Cities and Land Banks (PDF) Lunch keynote - Are We Asking the Right Questions (PDF) State and...
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Leadership Summit. Slides from the summit are available for viewing. MALB Leadership Summit final agenda (PDF) MALB Annual Meeting agenda packet (PDF) MALB Leadership Summit Evaluation (PDF) Lunch keynote - Connection of Cities and Land Banks (PDF) Lunch keynote - Are We Asking...
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 Leadership Summit. Slides from the summit are available for viewing. Crisis Communications (PDF) City of Albion West Central Neighborhood, Infill Housing Opportunities (PDF) Kalamazoo County Land Bank Presentation 1 (PDF) Kalamazoo County Land Bank Presentation 2 (PDF) Land Banking 201 (PDF) Creative Collaborations Panel,...
The number of land banks grew dramatically in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. So has our understanding of how to successfully fund them. See full article here. ...
Michigan is a pioneer in the land bank movement and was the first to enact legislation establishing land banks. Michigan has been a model for more than a decade. Today, we’re releasing a study that shows the reach of our 40 land banks and the economic impact...
Michigan has paved the way for Land Banking across the country, and this Summit offers Michigan land bank leaders an opportunity to grow even more sophisticated and better connected in the advancement of work to revitalize Michigan communities. Building on the success of our previous...
Municipalities and Land Bank Authorities across the state — including several in West Michigan — have received more than $3.6 million from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority(MSHDA) to combat blight. Kalamazoo, Marshall, Muskegon and the Benton Harbor area were all among the recipients of funds from...
Click below to view the full RFP: RFP/RFQ #02-2017 - Economic Impact Study Response to Questions The Michigan Association of Land Banks (MALB) is soliciting qualified firms to complete an Impact Study associated with Michigan Land Banks. MALB is requesting proposals for an Impact Study to: • Understand the various...
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is seeking proposals in support of targeted demolition activity within local units of governments across Michigan with the goal of initiating or triggering private investment and development; supporting current investment and development, promoting public safety, and/or stabilizing and...