Committee Vote Scheduled for "Livability Act"
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, under the leadership of Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), is scheduled to vote on S. 1618, "The Livable Communities Act," tomorrow, August 3rd. The bill, originally sponsored by Dodd, authorizes the Obama administration's "livability" initiative; a program that provides grants to enhance urban livability and establishes a partnership between HUD, EPA, and Department of Transportation.
For more information about the bill and the upcoming vote contact Greg Lewis at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, 202-464-4005. |
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference, Oct 13-15, in Cleveland
Help your community realize its potential by participating in the Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference! This year's conference will be held in Cleveland, October 13-15 at the historic Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
Join hundreds of your peers from communities from the Sunbelt to the Rustbelt, to learn about the policies, tools, and strategies to catalyze long-term, sustainable revitalization. Share your experiences and insights, and become a part of the only national network focused on building the knowledge, leadership, and momentum to reclaim vacant and abandoned properties to foster thriving neighborhoods.
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