| Northeast-Midwest Institute Weekly Update |
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NEMW Releases "New Demographic Realities" Report
The Northeast-Midwest Institute released "New Demographic Realities: The Northeast-Midwest Region". The project, led by Colleen Cain, examines demographic changes, such as population growth, educational attainment, and racial/ethnic composition, in the region over the last decade. It consists of a Regional Report and individual state reports (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin).
For more information contact Colleen Cain, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, 202-464-4003. |
Banking Committee Passes "Livability Act" with Amendment to Help Cities with Chronic Vacancy
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, under the leadership of Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), voted on S. 1618, "The Livable Communities Act," on 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.
The bill that passed out of committee included an amendment by Senator Schumer (co-sponsored by Senators Brown and Bayh) to establish a Regeneration Planning Grant Demonstration Program. Modelled after the Community Regeneration, Sustainability, and Innovation Act (H.R. 932/S. 453), the amendment authorizes $20 million annually for four years to cities and regions challenged with large-scale employment and population loss and chronic property vacancy and abandonment. More information can be found on the Banking Committee's press release. For more information contact Greg Lewis at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, 202-464-4005. |
August Mid-Atlantic Watersheds Update Released
The August installment of monthly updates on Mid-Atlantic Watershed issues from the Northeast-Midwest Institute has been released. This edition includes information on: - WRDA 2010
- EPA Fracking Meetings
- Stormwater and Wastewater in PA
- Long Island Sound Bill
- FY11 Appropriations
These updates are intended to be timely resources providing brief news clippings, legislative and policy information, and other information relevant to conservation and restoration efforts in the Mid-Atlantic. All editions will also be available on the NEMWI website.
For more information about the bill and the vote contact Rachel Dawson at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, 202-464-4016. |
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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