Redevelopment Projects

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This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Redevelopment Projects.” It is part of Chapter 1 “Housing Authorities Law”, which is part of Title 36 “Housing”. It contains 17 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 17 sections.

§ 36-48	Creation of Redevelopment Areas
§ 36-48.1	Creation of Conservation Areas
§ 36-49	Adoption of Redevelopment Plans
§ 36-49.1	Adoption of Conservation Plans
§ 36-49.1:1	Spot blight abatement authorized; procedure
§ 36-49.2	Power to purchase or lease land for certain other redevelopment projects
§ 36-50	Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a redevelopment plan
§ 36-50.1	Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a conservation plan
§ 36-51	Redevelopment plans
§ 36-51.1	Requirements for "conservation plan" generally
§ 36-52	Cooperation by localities
§ 36-52.1	Authority for localities to create conservation or redevelopment areas
§ 36-52.2	Acquisition of property prior to adoption of development or conservation plan in certain cities
§ 36-52.3	Adoption and designation of "rehabilitation area."
§ 36-53	Making property available for conservation or redevelopment
§ 36-54	Aid from federal government
§ 36-55	Bonds to be legal investments and security