Overview

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the Virginia Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) and the Partnership for Housing Affordability will host a dynamic discussion with regional leaders and national experts about addressing vacant property issues in Richmond-area neighborhoods. The forum will focus on existing tools and strategies, as well as explore new policy alternatives that address concentrations of vacant properties in communities.

Rachel Flynn, director of community development for the City of Richmond and Racquel Reddie, community development manager for the National Community Stabilization Trust, will share their experiences in facilitating the reuse of abandoned, foreclosed and bank-owned properties in neighborhoods.

Audience

Nonprofit staff, local government agencies, Public Housing Authorities, and real estate professionals are all invited to attend.

More Links

Virginia LISC

Partnership for Housing Affordability

National Vacant Properties Campaign

Media is invited to this event

Resources/Presentations

Agenda

Blight Fighting Techniques Currently Available in Virginia, Bill Ernst

Facilitating the Transfer of REO to Stabilize Neighborhoods, Racquel Reddie

Vacant Building Receivership, James J. Kelly Jr.

Refreshing the Heart of the City: Vacant Building Receivership as a Tool for Neighborhood Revitalization and Community Empowerment, James J. Kelly Jr.

Neighborhood Stabilization Policy Alternatives, Meredith Mishaga

Great Neighborhoods, Great City: The Healthy Neighborhoods Approach in Baltimore, David Boehlke

Registration

Deadline: August 20, 2010

Registration has closed. Thank you for your interest.