Reclaiming Vacant Property: Continuing the Conversation is a virtual follow-up to the April 8 Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference. This 90-minute session will bring back expert panelists from the conference to answer attendee questions submitted through Slido and dive deeper into key themes that emerged. Designed for practitioners, advocates, and policymakers, the event offers a chance to explore next steps in addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties through community-driven solutions.
Before the session, we invite you to read the expert responses to questions submitted during the Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference here.
Panelists
- Dina Fein, MassINC Greg Torres Senior Fellow
- Josh Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, City of New Bedford
- John Gilbert, Vice President of Real Estate Development, Way Finders
- Beverly Estes-Smargiassi, NSP Program Manager, MassHousing
- Gerry McCafferty, Director of Housing, City of Springfield
- Amber Villa, Chief of the Neighborhood Renewal Unit, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Missed the conference?
Catch up on the key moments, insights, and takeaways from the Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference held on April 8.