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Lincoln Institute to Transition Stewardship of Nonpartisan Housing Finance Coalition

The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders will become the new convener of the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC)

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Lincoln Institute Invests $1 Million in Scholarships for Future Leaders

Partial scholarships will be awarded to eligible new students enrolling in Claremont Lincoln University

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The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.

Our Impact Areas

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Case Study

Transit Futures: Exploratory Scenario Planning in Greater Kansas City

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.

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Recent Publications

City Tech
By Rob Walker

Book

Technology and Tools

Preserving Affordable Homeownership
By John Emmeus Davis and Kristin King-Ries

Policy Focus Report

Housing

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When Property Values Rise, Do Property Taxes Rise Too?
Thomas Brosy and Adam Langley

Policy Downloads

Property Tax

Through the Roof
Ingrid Gould Ellen, Jeffrey Lubell, and Mark A. Willis

Policy Brief

Housing

Land Lines

Current Issue: Spring/Summer 2025

The composition of US households is changing, and housing design should change along with it—so argues a feature article in this issue, which also includes an exploration of how communities are preparing to handle climate migration and a look at the land conservation legacy of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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opportunity

Applications are open now for the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program—a 24-week program combining in-person education with an online curriculum designed for leaders tackling complex municipal challenges in their communities.

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Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program, September 2025

Deadline: July 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Applications are open now for the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program—a 24-week program combining in-person education with an online curriculum designed for teams of up to six individuals tackling complex municipal challenges in their communities.

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Se abre la convocatoria al “Premio Lincoln al periodismo sobre políticas urbanas, desarrollo sostenible y cambio climático”, dirigido a estimular trabajos periodísticos de investigación y divulgación desde América Latina que cubran temas relacionados con políticas de suelo y desarrollo urbano sostenible.

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A row of manufactured homes surrounded by grass and green shrubs with trees in the background against a blue sky.Attend the 2025 I’m HOME Conference in Atlanta for two days of actionable sessions, live demonstrations, and dynamic networking focused on advancing resilient manufactured housing solutions.

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O curso visa expor e discutir os conceitos, práticas e instrumentos essenciais para a gestão urbana, com ênfase no financiamento da urbanização.

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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.

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2025 National Conference of State Tax Judges

October 23, 2025 – October 25, 2025
Little Rock, AR United States

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.

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Consortium for Scenario Planning 2026 Conference

February 4, 2026 – February 6, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah

Share your scenario planning work at the Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 4–6, 2026; session proposals are due by July 14.