Land Lines April 2013
Features
A Perspective from the United Kingdom
In most countries, government property is not liable for property taxes, but the United Kingdom has started charging Crown properties notional rents to help meet the cost of local services.
Strategies for Success
Land trusts across the United States differ vastly in terms of age, size of protected acreage, mission, strategy, budget, and context. Analysis of their particular histories and characteristics offers lessons for all involved in the work of preserving open space.
A TransAtlantic Exploration
Our ability to meet critical global challenges depends on the legal and institutional foundations of planning. Several U.S. states and European nations have begun to experiment with new and innovative institutional approaches to planning to address these issues.
