Land Lines February 2015
Anchors Lift All Boats
Civic engagement has become the norm at some of the nation’s leading hospitals and universities, yielding vibrant neighborhoods and thriving business corridors that attract patients, students, and residents alike. The synergy starts with the right strategy.
Private Regimes in the Public Sphere
Common interest communities are a longstanding American tradition and a growing trend, representing 25 percent of U.S. home ownership. The author considers strategies to minimize common problems related to association housing.
One Backyard
In October 2014, the Lincoln Institute gathered with federal agencies and other NGOs to discuss how to enhance regional wildlife conservation, water quality and quantity across large watersheds, and sustainable production of food, fiber, and energy.
This issue looks at community development strategies involving anchor institutions; the policy challenges and legal issues of homeowner associations; and a national workshop focused on large landscape conservation.