Land Bank Authorities: A Guide for the Creation and Operation of Local Land Banks
Date Published: 04/01/2005
Author: Frank Alexander, Emory University School of Law
Publisher: LISC
Land Banks are public authorities created to efficiently acquire, hold, manage, and develop tax-foreclosed property. In this guidebook, Emory University Law Professor Frank Alexander explores the development of land banks in St. Louis, Cleveland, Louisville, Atlanta, and Genesee County, Mich., addressing the conditions, history, and legal structures of each. In comparing and contrasting the legal approaches and policies of these five examples, it offers public officials and community leaders important findings derived from the work and experiences of the nation's first land banks. This guide can serve as a roadmap for cities and counties across America that are attempting to rediscover the value of urban land.
Topics: Economic Development & Safety, Housing, --Vacant Properties, Land Use & Planning, --Vacant Properties
Type: Guidebook