December 2023
Applications Seek $7 Million for 11 Cleanup Projects
The Mahoning County Land Bank and Western Reserve Port Authority are teaming up with several other local partners to request $7 million for 11 brownfield cleanup initiatives across the county, including one at the long-vacant South High Field House in Youngstown (above).
Land Bank Unveils New, Inspiring Tagline
The Land Bank has added a tagline -- Imagine, improve, inspire -- to emphasize its primary purpose and capabilities. "In an understated but consistent fashion, we want to keep reminding our stakeholders what we're about," said Debora Flora, the Land Bank's executive director. "Our work begins with imagining how vacant properties can be repurposed and how we can go about making that happen. The improvements we catalyze on our own and with our partners not only lift the community but inspire further investment." The tagline now appears with the logo on the Land Bank website and will be seen with all future uses of the logo.  
Cleanup Removes 'Company Homes' Blight
The Land Bank recently organized the razing of 68 beyond-repair living units in the community built in Campbell for steel workers in 1921.

Demolition Set for 3 Decaying Buildings in Campbell
This beyond-repair commercial building and two others at the corner of Robinson Road and 12th Street in Campbell were added recently to the Land Bank's 2024 demolition list. Work on these demolitions is planned for the first quarter of next year.
Employee Spotlight: Jasmine, Mario and Jocelyn
Jasmine Handy, Mario D'Amato and Jocelyn Borrell talk about their work at the Land Bank. Their backgrounds and passion for the mission help them imagine, improve and inspire our communities.
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