We seek to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
This report provides guidance on navigating the AI boom and community impact of data center development.
AnnouncementThe Lincoln Institute of Land Policy recently redesigned its signature Land and Fiscal Systems databases, Fiscally Standardized Cities (FiSC), Significant Features of the Property Tax, and State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance.
AnnouncementLearn 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.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, recently reelected to a second term, details his vision for repurposing vacant land and creating “America’s North Coast” along the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River waterfronts in an interview for the Mayor’s Desk series.
This issue explores the redevelopment of public land for affordable housing, highlights the promising use of agrivoltaics, and spotlights a mayor from Alaska who is leading in a land of extremes.
SubscribeInscríbase en el webinario del 28 de octubre para aprender sobre un taller de la planificación exploratoria de escenario en La Paz, Honduras, en el que se abordó el futuro de la seguridad hídrica ante incertidumbres climáticas, territoriales, institucionales y financieras.
October 28, 2026
Bogotá, Colombia
El objetivo de este seminario es generar un espacio de intercambio sobre la evolución de las políticas de suelo en América Latina, con énfasis en las agendas emergentes, las innovaciones impulsadas y los principales desafíos para su implementación.
Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Lincoln Institute is seeking proposals for projects that provide use cases applying landownership classifications to illuminate the implications of financialized land ownership for land policy.
The International Center for Community Land Trusts, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) invite you to a conversation on the community land trust as a tool for transforming self-built informal settlements without displacing the people who live there.
October 29, 2026
Join the Lincoln Institute for a webinar on October 29 that presents three case studies highlighting the intersection of heirs property and disaster preparedness.
Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s Program on the People’s Republic of China invites applications for the annual International Research for the Study of China’s Urban Development and Land Policy Program.
December 10, 2026
Building on insights from the 2026 Innovations in Manufactured and Modular Homes (I’m HOME) Annual Conference in Detroit, this follow-up webinar on December 10 at 12 p.m. ET will revisit the themes that generated the most interest among attendees.
October 26, 2027 – October 29, 2027
The International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) and Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) invite proposals for workshops, sessions, and presentations at the 2027 ILCN Global Congress, happening on October 26–29, 2027 in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.
November 10, 2026
En el primer webinario de nuestra serie Gestión del suelo y reconstrucción postsísmica en Venezuela, exploraremos los fundamentos de este instrumento, su funcionamiento, sus diferencias con otros mecanismos de gestión del suelo y los principales requisitos y riesgos de su implementación, con especial atención al contexto venezolano.
Self-Paced
Online
The Center for Impact Finance at the Lincoln Institute is offering a self-paced, virtual course that provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of community solar and how it expands access to clean energy for underserved communities.
Self-Paced
Online
The Center for Impact Finance at the Lincoln Institute is offering a self-paced online course that focuses on crafting mission-driven solar projects on commercial buildings that serve community needs.
January 27, 2027 – January 29, 2027
Los Angeles, California
Register for the 10th annual Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference in Los Angeles on January 27–29, 2027, for the opportunity to participate in panel discussions, interactive group work, and a tour of the newest subway line in the US.
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.
