Lectures

Lincoln Lecture Series

Every spring and fall, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy brings a variety of scholars, practitioners and authors for the Lincoln Lecture series at Lincoln House, which is free and open to the public. Most Lincoln Lectures are at midday and lunch is provided. Registration is required; click on the Lincoln Lecture you wish to attend below.

	April 28, 2010:	Cities and Climate Change: Learning from the Portland Experience
	May 5, 2010:	Conservation in a World of Limited Resources: A New Method for Setting Priorities

Search for previous and upcoming lectures here

Lecture Videos

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is now posting streaming video of selected Lincoln Lectures below.

The first is a lecture by former Massachusetts Governor Michael S. Dukakis on November 19, 2008 on the subject of America's rail infrastructure and investments that might be made in the Obama administration.
The second is a lecture by Heather Tremain, a 2008-2009 Lincoln-Loeb Fellow, on March 18, 2009 on the role of North American cities and regions in climate change.
The third is a lecture by Edesio Fernandes, a Brazilian legal scholar and consultant based in London, on March 25, 2009 on the books of Hernando de Soto, a Peruvian economist who has been influential in determining the shape of policymaking regarding the treatment of informal settlements in urban areas.
Fourth is a lecture by Brad Graham, assistant deputy minister of the Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Government of Ontario. His lecture focuses on Ontario's comprehensive plan for smart and sustainable growth for the area known as Places to Grow.

Linking Cities by High-Speed Rail: What the Future Holds November 19, 2008
Governor Michael S. Dukakis

Mac users can download the Flip4Mac plug-in from Microsoft that will allow them to view Windows Media Player video through their QuickTime video player. Download the plug-in here.

Video produced by www.reelifeproductions.com

America's rail infrastructure has long lagged behind Europe and Asia, but with soaring energy prices, a renewed focus on investing in infrastructure, and a new administration, the moment for high-speed connections between American cities may have finally arrived. Any new planning framework will likely be radically different from the experiences of Amtrak over the last several years, and transportation policy will be inextricably tied to land use. In this lecture, Michael S. Dukakis, former governor of Massachusetts and former vice chair of the board member of Amtrak, will analyze the post-election results and discuss what it will take for an invigorated, well-functioning new system.

More on this Lecture >>

Cities and Climate Change: Regional IntegrationMarch 18, 2009
Heather Tremain

Cities have a key role in climate change mitigation. Energy use associated with buildings and transportation result in significant greenhouse gas emissions, but density is a critical factor in reducing the impact of both. Given that cities have the legislative ability to regulate buildings and density, they have the potential to be very effective in mitigating the increase of carbon emissions. The effectiveness of their work is, however, contingent on the coordination of planning at a regional level that makes possible transportation options that reduces vehicular related-emissions. This lecture will draw lessons and examples from leading North American cities and regions.

More on this Lecture >>

An Evaluation of Hernando de Soto's Agenda March 25, 2009
Edesio Fernandes

The Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto's books – The Other Path and The Mystery of Capital – and his consultancy work through the Institute of Liberty and Democracy have been extremely influential in determining the shape of policymaking regarding the treatment of informal settlements in urban areas. Given the widespread – albeit often uncritical – embracing of de Soto's ideas, and considering that there is now sufficient evidence to assess the relevance and impacts of both intended and unanticipated outcomes of the public policies inspired by his ideas, it is imperative to promote a comprehensive evaluation of de Soto's agenda.

More on this Lecture >>

Places to Grow - Ontario's Ambitious Growth Plan November 2, 2009
Brad Graham

In the Canadian province of Ontario, the area known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe is one of the fastest growing urban regions in North America. Brad Graham, assistant deputy minister of the Ontario Growth Secretariat, outlines the comprehensive plan for smart and sustainable growth for the area known as Places to Grow.

More on this Lecture >>