Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program—Land and Water Planning, June 2025 

The Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program—Land and Water Planning is a 24-week program designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to address pressing municipal challenges related to land and water planning. A collaboration between the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Claremont Lincoln University, this program offers graduate-level training, expert coaching, and peer networking to support public and private sector leaders in advancing sustainable community development.

Participants will engage in immersive in-person training, an online leadership curriculum, and specialized coursework covering scenario planning, data visualization, strategic communication, conflict mediation, and policy development. The program culminates in a nine-credit graduate certificate in Advanced Public Sector Leadership, providing a pathway for further academic and professional growth.

Through applied learning, expert-led discussions, and collaboration, fellows will develop innovative solutions to integrate land use and water management, enhance municipal resilience, and lead impactful change. Graduates join a national network of leaders dedicated to fostering sustainable, engaged communities.

The program begins on June 3, 2025, in Chicago. Applications are due April 27, 2025.