Every piece of abandoned real estate in Memphis affects the value, viability, and safety of the property around it. These neglected properties are often by products of failed or outdated local, state, and federal policies and programs. Coupled with the complex social and economic issues surrounding property neglect, our city is faced with a staggering, systemic problem that won’t correct itself. That’s why Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. advocates for legislative and policy innovation for positive neighborhood-level change. Founded in 2012 by Memphis economic and community development leaders, we focus on policy advocacy to fix the systems that allow people to abandon real estate without being held accountable.