A new analysis of corporate ownership of residential land finds that corporations now own 8.9 percent of residential parcels in 500 counties across the US.
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The Public Land for All Communities and the Environment (PLACE) campaign examines and elevates the potential for public land to address today’s critical urban and economic challenges.
AnnouncementThe Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
Learn 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.
This issue explores how to make cities more sustainable without causing displacement, introduces a Colorado artist who draws inspiration from watershed health, and investigates how planners can use augmented reality to increase public engagement.
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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.
Deadline: March 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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.
January 22, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Únete al Diplomado en estudios socio-jurídicos del suelo urbano, en el que profesionales latinoamericanos impulsan acciones y políticas que transforman nuestras ciudades hacia un futuro más justo y sostenible.
February 3, 2026 – May 4, 2026
O curso dissemina conhecimentos sobre políticas públicas que considerem os agentes envolvidos, os instrumentos disponíveis e sua eficácia para enfrentar desafios emergentes nas cidades e viabilizar o financiamento do desenvolvimento urbano.
Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
El Consorcio para la Planificación de Escenarios del Instituto Lincoln invita a las personas a postularse a Futuros Urbanos, una nueva iniciativa para la comunidad profesional y de investigación que tiene como objetivo fortalecer el diálogo orientado hacia el futuro en América Latina y el Caribe.
Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
O Consórcio para Planejamento por Cenários do Lincoln Institute convida interessados a se inscreverem no Futuros Urbanos, uma nova iniciativa para profissionais e pesquisadores que tem por objetivo fortalecer o diálogo orientado ao futuro na América Latina e no Caribe.
March 3, 2026 – June 9, 2026
O curso aborda a Regularização Fundiária em assentamentos informais, analisando avanços e desafios jurídicos e legislativos na América Latina.
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.
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.
