Vacant And Abandoned Properties: Turning Liabilities Into Assets Update

PD&R is pleased to announce that Congressman Dan Kildee from the 5th District of Michigan will provide the keynote address at its quarterly briefing, "Vacant and Abandoned Properties: Turning Liabilities to Assets."

The Congressman was instrumental in creating the Genesee County Land Bank, which has helped prevent foreclosures and keep families in their homes, and in founding the Center for Community Progress, a national leader in solutions that transform vacant and blighted areas into vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. A panel discussion by experts in the field will follow Congressman Kildee’s remarks.

Panelists include:

• Yolanda Chavez, Moderator, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs, Community Planning and Development, HUD
• Alan Mallach, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution and Senior Fellow, Center for Community Progress
• Terry Schwarz, Director, Kent State University's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
• Sara Toering, General Counsel, Center for Community Progress

Additional Information:
When:
Thursday, April 10, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where:
HUD Headquarters in Brooke-Mondale Auditorium A&B

Follow the event on Twitter #PDRupdate and email in questions during the webcast to PDRQuarterlyUpdate@hud.gov.