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Authority hears statewide land‑bank update; Erie credited with returning roughly 95 properties to reuse
Summary
Staff reported on Pennsylvania land‑bank network growth and outcomes, noting there are about 42 land banks statewide, 2,511 acquired vacant/abandoned properties across the network, and that the Erie program has returned about 95 properties to productive reuse.
Staff provided a "state of the field" update on the Pennsylvania land‑bank network. The report noted the network has grown since a prior snapshot (from 39 to roughly 42 land banks), now serves dozens of counties and municipalities statewide and has documented thousands of property acquisitions. The presentation cited cumulative statewide investments and returns to the tax rolls as examples of measurable outcomes.
Aaron Snippert highlighted Erie‑specific accomplishments, saying the Erie Land Bank had facilitated the return of about 95 lots and structures to productive reuse through sales to side‑lot owners, developers and homeowners. Board members thanked staff for regional leadership on land‑bank issues and for representing northwest Pennsylvania in statewide forums.
