We seek to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
This new Spanish-language edition discusses the current state of property tax legal frameworks, administrative practices, and emerging trends in 13 countries.
AnnouncementThe program accepts applications from academic researchers working on topics in China including land use, urban regeneration, municipal finance, and more.
AnnouncementLearn more about our research and cross-cutting initiatives.
Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) is an accredited, private non-profit university that offers programs integrating the research, cases, toolkits, and advanced practices of the Lincoln Institute. Through our comprehensive Lincoln Vibrant Communities initiative, our uniquely co-designed bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and our skill-packed Advanced Practice Graduate Certificates, we help leaders take the next step in their careers—empowering them to make positive change in their communities.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, recently reelected to a second term, details his vision for repurposing vacant land and creating “America’s North Coast” along the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River waterfronts in an interview for the Mayor’s Desk series.
This issue explores the redevelopment of public land for affordable housing, highlights the promising use of agrivoltaics, and spotlights a mayor from Alaska who is leading in a land of extremes.
SubscribeJuly 21, 2026 – August 20, 2026
This course presents exploratory scenario planning (XSP) as a methodology to address uncertainty by identifying driving forces, building scenarios, and designing robust strategies for urban and regional planning.
September 16, 2026 – September 17, 2026
Detroit, MI
The Innovations in Manufactured and Modular Homes (I’m HOME) Network will host its annual conference on September 16–17 in Detroit, Michigan. The conference will highlight policy and technical advancements in the off-site housing industry through sessions focused on topics such as zoning, installation, and affordability, as well as a visit to a nearby neighborhood. Register by August 31.
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.
October 8, 2026 – October 10, 2026
The National Conference of State Tax Judges meets annually to review recent state tax decisions, consider methods of dealing with complex tax and valuation disputes, and share experiences in case management.
October 25, 2026 – October 27, 2025
Cambridge, MA United States
For this in-person, invite-only event, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy brings planning directors from the largest US cities to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a three-day summit at the Lincoln Institute offices.
January 27, 2027 – January 29, 2027
Los Angeles, California
The 10th annual Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference will be held January 27–29, 2027, in Los Angeles, California, in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments. Session proposal applications are open through July 15.
