Most land banks are created at a local or county level as stand-alone entities. However, land banks created to serve a region or embedded within existing agencies have a unique ability to leverage different powers and combine multiple services and programs to maximize impact. Join this session to learn about two entrepreneurial land banks serving Northern Illinois and Western New York, and how they are driving revitalization with a focus on housing, brownfield redevelopment, and creative collaborations. Learn how land banks embedded within existing regional and county agencies can access powers, functions, and finances to maximize impact and resolve some of the most challenging VAD properties.