BY TONY WEST/ Philadelphia wants to establish a “land bank” to deal with its vast swaths of abandoned land and derelict properties. This independent government body would work to consolidate all blighted land parcels, now scattered among three different agencies – along with 30,000 private owners. Clever leaders like State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington) and Councilwoman … Continue reading RUNNING A LAND BANK RIGHT: A Michigan City Shows The Way