Planning in a Polycrisis
Equitable Urban Strategies for a Changing Climate
Publications
Distributed by Columbia University Press, our publications promote the Lincoln Institute’s mission of integrating theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide.
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Land Lines
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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Reflections on Leadership
By George W. McCarthy, May 18, 2026 -
The Rise of Dual-Use Solar
By Rob Walker, March 16, 2026
Books
Our books present deep, comprehensive examinations of critical land-use issues by global experts in city and regional planning, urban economics, and conservation.
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Our Policy Focus Reports deliver concise, evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, local leaders, students, and scholars, as well as concerned citizens.
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Conference and working papers offer a wealth of seminal scholarly research on the use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
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We also produce a variety of other short-form publications, including annual studies, fact sheets, and Policy Downloads.
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Property Tax in Europe
Edited by William McCluskey, Roy Bahl, and Riël Franzsen
50-State Property Tax Comparison Study
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence
Planning in a Polycrisis
Emilia Oscilowicz, James J.T. Connolly, and Isabelle Anguelovski
Sistemas del impuesto predial en América Latina y el Caribe
Edited by Cláudia De Cesare and Luis F. Quintanilla Tamez
Learning Resources
We offer case studies, courses, and tools in a variety of formats that apply the learnings and recommendations produced by our research.
Foundations of Local Government Finance in the United States
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.
Exploratory Scenario Planning (XSP): Tools for Facing Uncertain Futures
July 21, 2026 – August 20, 2026
This course presents exploratory scenario planning (XSP) as a methodology to address uncertainty by identifying driving forces, building scenarios, and designing robust strategies for urban and regional planning.
Scenario Planning 101
Self-Paced
Online
This course introduces you to Scenario Planning, a planning process that will enable you to create responsive plans that can adapt to unexpected changes.
Students will review the legal principles, valuation methods, and federal tax provisions associated with conservation easements, while gaining insights from real-world examples.
Case Studies
Our case studies examine questions and issues related to land policy by highlighting specific instances that offer insightful perspectives.
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We have a library of instructional videos that break down complex topics and ideas into clear, digestible concepts.
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We offer in-person and online courses and professional development opportunities primarily in Latin America, and a small number of courses in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
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Our multimedia library includes episodes of our Land Matters podcast, recordings of our events, brief explainer videos, and documentary films related to our work.
Podcasts
Our two podcasts, Land Matters and Estación Ciudad, explore how better land use can help solve many of our biggest urban challenges, from climate change to infrastructure finance to affordable housing.
Videos & Webinar Recordings
We have a library of videos, including recordings of past events, courses, and webinars that can be used as educational resources.
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