Date & Time
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Name
Lessons from Legacy Cities: Policy, Research, and Practice Innovations in Vacant Property Reclamation
Speakers
Description
- Join a small-group facilitated discussion format to understand and discuss how legacy cities have been at the forefront of policies, programs, and practices that define the community revitalization field
- Hear how national and local intermediaries built capacity and spread innovative approaches across and beyond legacy cities
- Explore how the next generation of legacy city leaders can address emerging challenges around equity, urban design, and climate resilience
- Preview a virtual storyboard under development that highlights contributions and impacts from dozens of legacy city and vacant property leaders