Youngstown Commercial Property for Sale by Auction; Online Bidding Now Open
The Mahoning County Land Bank is selling a commercial property at public auction for the first time.
Land Bank Director Discusses Mahoning Valley Land Revitalization Efforts During Virtual State Conference
Debora Flora, Mahoning County Land Bank executive director, recently discussed the Land Bank’s role in community and economic development in Mahoning County during a video interview that aired at the Ohio Land Bank Association’s virtual conference. The 10th annual two-day…
Land Bank Partners with Local Educator to Implement Sustainable ‘Ecoscaping’ Strategies for Vacant Urban Properties
The Mahoning County Land Bank recently began a partnership with Danielle Lewis, a sustainability scientist, naturalist and educator, to develop more environmentally and economically sustainable greening strategies. The Land Bank uses greening and landscaping efforts to repurpose vacant, abandoned and…
Land Bank, YNDC Take Partnership to Next Level with Commercial Revitalization
Newly Renovated Youngstown Commercial Property Listed for Sale UPDATE (July 13, 2020) - The newly renovated West Side commercial building at 984 Bears Den Road was recently SOLD. It is no longer available to purchase. --- The Mahoning County Land…
Land Bank Reopens to Public by Appointment Only
The Mahoning County Land Bank will reopen its office to the public by appointments only, beginning Monday, May 18. Walk-ins will not be permitted at this time, due to health and safety concerns. Anyone who would like to schedule an…
Land Bank Partners with YSU Students, Research Shows Positive Impact of Demolitions, Revitalization
As a result of its demolition and revitalization efforts, the Mahoning County Land Bank expects to see a continuous reduction in crime rates, vacancy and blight by 2023, the next time the county is scheduled to perform property assessments. Each…
Downtown Christmas Trees Recycled for Corridor Improvement Project on North Side
For the third year in a row, Youngstown CityScape has donated nearly 40 miniature evergreen trees to the Mahoning County Land Bank for use in vacant land beautification. The trees, planted in downtown Youngstown planters for the 2019 Christmas season,…
Land Bank Releases Community Impact Report
The Mahoning County Land Bank recently released an impact report that outlines the results of demolition and repurposing efforts over three years in the city of Campbell. The Land Bank acquired more than 100 properties and completed 97 demolitions with…
Land Bank Receives ‘Beautification Award’ from Youngstown CityScape
Leaders of Youngstown CityScape recently presented its community beautification award to the Land Bank at its 13th annual “Beautification Awards” ceremony and reception at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. The Land Bank received the award for its…
Land Bank Helps Solve Housing Dilemma for Local Non-Profits
The Mahoning County Land Bank recently completed transfers of land to three local nonprofit organizations that will remodel or build housing to support their residential programs. The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, the Ursuline Ministries of Youngstown and Family…