June 2022
Grants Approved for 5 Local Brownfield Projects
The Land Bank is hailing newly announced grants to pay for cleanup and redevelopment of the former Royal China property in Sebring (above), the former Phar-Mor building in Youngstown and three other Mahoning County sites.
Clover Provides Advantages for Demo Areas
The Land Bank will plant clover in areas where demolitions occur to reduce mowing throughout Mahoning County. Gary Davenport, project coordinator at the Land Bank, spoke to WKBN 27 First News about how this initiative is healthier for the local environment.
Land Bank, YNDC Collaborate on Home Renovation
The Land Bank, in partnership with Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, acquired, renovated and sold the Austintown, Ohio home pictured above. The Land Bank specializes in acquiring vacant, abandoned properties and repurposing them, and YNDC’s services include renovating properties and marketing them to qualified buyers. The partners share proceeds after properties have been sold. MCLB and YNDC have collaborated on residential and commercial projects for more than eight years.
Smith, Davenport Present at Annual Conference
Roger Smith (left), director of planning, acquisition and disposition, and Gary Davenport, project coordinator, were among the presenters at the 11th Annual Ohio Land Bank Association Conference in Cleveland. The conference—which brings together all who work at or with land banks to provide education, resources and networking opportunities on housing renovations, demolitions, greening, brownfields and much more—had its largest response with nearly 400 attendees.
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