Redeveloping vacant properties requires varied and creative solutions. In this session, you will learn about ways Jackson, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri are working to reverse decades of economic decline with community-driven initiatives and ARPA-funded solutions. Jackson’s 100 Homes Program, which leverages ARPA funds for down payment assistance, and rebuilds neighborhoods with a data-driven infill housing strategy supported by lenders, builders, and community groups. St. Louis has allocated over million to revitalize vacant properties, funding projects like reactivating lots, rebuilding homes, and urban agriculture. Join this session to learn about creative programs and collaborative efforts and come away with a blueprint for how to create similar programs in your community.