Land Use & Zoning

In Michigan, 'urban decay' or 'blight' in Detroit has led to the adoption of which tool to address vacant and abandoned properties?

AStatewide mandatory renovation requirements
BLand banking through the Detroit Land Bank Authority to hold, manage, and reuse vacant properties✓ Correct
CFederal takeover of Detroit properties
DMandatory relocation of Detroit residents to suburban areas

Explanation

The Detroit Land Bank Authority acquires tax-foreclosed, vacant, and abandoned properties, managing them and facilitating rehabilitation or demolition to remove blight and return properties to productive use. It is one of the largest land banks in the United States.

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