First Aired March 18, 2023
Krista Trout-Edwards, executive director of the Calhoun County Land Bank, discusses a shift in recent years to fewer demolitions of derelict properties in the county. Instead, she says, they are focused on turning challenged properties around and stabilizing neighborhoods.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Land Bank website
Land Bank available properties in Calhoun County
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