Resources

BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2010 ---The gradual movement of distressed properties away from urban areas has reached a tipping point as there are now more distressed units in the suburbs and rural communities.

The Economic Indicators Table (Table 1) lists indicators that should be tracked, where you can find this data, and how the analysis can inform your community on how to respond. These indicators are only available at the municipal level.

The Community Data Analysis Table (Table 2) shows the type of data that a community should collect, where you can get the data, and ways to analyze it.

The Prevent Neighborhood Distress/Increase Stability Table (Table 3) focuses on preventative and stabilizing strategies for neighborhoods.

The Supporting Homeowners/Tenants Table (Table 4) focuses on preventative and stabilizing strategies for problems faced by homeowners and tenants.

The National Vacant Properties Campaign exists to provide everyone with information resources, tools, and assistance to support their vacant property revitalization efforts.