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
Joe Schilling, Urban Institute
Jessie Grogan,
Alan Mallach, Center for Community Progress
Terry Schwarz, Take It
Jessie Grogan,
Alan Mallach, Center for Community Progress
Terry Schwarz, Take It
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