In its first comprehensive study on the economic impact of land banks, the Michigan Association of Land Banks said Tuesday efforts by the agencies across the state have given communities a boost in jobs and investment while promoting innovative development. The 59-page report contains three case studies of the effectiveness … Read More
Report: Calhoun County Land Bank put $11.4 million into local economy
A study says the Calhoun County Land Bank has put more than $11.4 million back into the community since 2011. On Tuesday morning at the Capital Building, members of the Michigan Association of Land Banks discussed the findings of the economic impact study funded by the Michigan Land Bank. It … Read More
Study: Calhoun County Land Bank has $11.4 Million Impact on Community
Calhoun County’s Land Bank has been around for a while, and a new economic impact study says that their efforts have been bearing fruit. The Michigan Association of Land Banks says that the study was carried out to determine the impact land banks have on their communities, and they looked … Read More
Land Bank, students team up to ensure successful start to Neighborhood Mow & Maintenance season
Students tuned-up lawnmowers and made repairs to make sure they were yard-ready MARSHALL, Mich. – Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD) students participating in the Calhoun Area Career Center’s (CACC) Power Equipment Technology program (PET) recently partnered with the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA), repairing lawnmowers used to mow and … Read More
In Michigan, unwanted properties could see new life with solar projects
Michigan foreclosures could be ripe for solar development, officials say. Michigan officials are exploring the potential for solar energy projects on tax-forfeited properties where there is no interest from developers for other uses. A state land bank in Michigan owns more than 4,500 properties that were obtained through tax foreclosure. … Read More
Practical Preservation Workshop Start Saturday
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Calhoun County Land Bank Authority are holding a series of upcoming workshops designed to provide residents with valuable, hands-on training repairing historic homes. The practical preservation workshops will be held this summer starting on June 9 at 26 Fremont Street in Battle Creek. The … Read More
Grant Will Raze State Farm; Other Buildings
The Calhoun County Land Bank is getting a $600,000 grant from the Calhoun County Treasure’s office to tear down the State Farm building in Marshall, as well as several other county properties. The projected demolition cost of a former State Farm building in Marshall, which has been vacant since 2006, is $700,000. The … Read More
$600K will help to demolish 20 houses, 2 commercial properties and remains of Bedford Mill
This house at 78 Ann Ave. in Battle Creek will be demolished this year with funds from the county treasurer.(Photo: Kalea Hall/The Enquirer) The slumping top of a light post outside of 78 Ann Ave. in Battle Creek didn’t always slump. The windows of the 1910 historic home weren’t always busted open. … Read More
Michigan Historic Preservation Network, Calhoun County Land Bank announce ‘Practical Preservation’ workshops
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced a series of upcoming workshops designed to provide residents with valuable, hands-on training repairing historic homes. A series of practical preservation workshops will be held this summer starting on June 9 at 26 … Read More
Board of Commissioners approves appropriation of $600,000 to Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
Surplus from Treasurer’s Office will help fund projects throughout Calhoun County MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners today approved the appropriation of $600,000 in surplus funds from the Calhoun County Treasurer to the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority. “The Calhoun County Land Bank positively impacts neighborhoods across … Read More