Weekly Link Round Up

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Photo by Cher Vick.

Newburgh chess club provides escape for at-risk youth [N12]
Small Town Reclaims Former Mental Hospital as Arts Haven [WSJ]
Is Buying an Entire Town the Next Status Symbol For the Ultra-Wealthy? [T&C]
Vacant Property Rate Increases From a Year Ago in 54 Percent of U.S. Local Housing Markets [ADS]

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