Dr. George “Mac” McCarthy will step down at the end of 2025 after more than a decade of dedicated and strategic leadership of the institute.
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Municipal Partnerships with Community Land Trusts
New ReportThe Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
Learn how we work to achieve our vision.
Learn more about our research and cross-cutting initiatives.
A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide.
This case reviews efforts of Mid-America Regional Council to incorporate exploratory scenario planning into its transportation plan. The council wanted to look at forces like climate change, demographic change, and technological advancements, and modify its vision accordingly. This case study is one of a three-part series by the same author on exploratory scenario planning.
This issue includes an exploration of the historic federal investment in clean energy manufacturing in legacy cities, a photographic guide to density, and conversations with researchers who are past recipients of Lincoln Institute fellowships.
SubscribeApril 24, 2025
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Join the Lincoln Institute at the National Planning Conference for conversations about 2025 planning trends, housing finance, using technology to enact equitable, sustainable urban change, and more. We’ll be leading sessions in Denver in March and presenting online sessions in April.
Deadline: May 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Lincoln Vibrant Communities Program—Land and Water Planning equips leaders with advanced skills in land and water planning, policy development, and strategic leadership.
May 29, 2025
The Lincoln Institute invites you to this presentation about the history and conservation legacy of the Longfellow House.
Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program equips teams with advanced leadership skills, expert coaching, and structured coursework to develop actionable solutions for complex community challenges.
Self-Paced
Online
This online self-paced course provides an overview of how local governments in the U.S. raise and spend money for the public services and infrastructure that are foundational to a high quality of life.
