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,...
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...
Michigan’s workplace safety agency plans to step up unannounced inspections of demolition sites around the state to ensure workers are protected against exposure to asbestos and other hazards. The Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration acknowledged that the one-year initiative was prompted in part by a...
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Nonprofit Housing Corporation (MHA) working in collaboration with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority recently announced more than $11.7 million in blight elimination grants to 10 cities and counties across Michigan. “This is a big opportunity for communities across the state to...
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Non Profit Housing Corporation (MHA) working in conjunction with 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...
The Genesee County Land Bank Authority is currently seeking an Executive Director. Education and Experience must include: Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, community development, public administration, urban planning or other related field. Master’s degree preferred. The executive director must possess at least five years’...
Grand Rapids -- On May 3, 2016, from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., TRC is hosting an exclusive free educational event where land banks can learn how to turn a brownfield or landfill into a “Brightfield” solar energy development, earning new revenue and helping to create...