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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy CEO to Step Down; Search for Successor Launched
Dr. George “Mac” McCarthy will step down at the end of 2025 after more than a decade of dedicated and strategic leadership of the institute.
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Grassroots Conservation (Minus the Grass)
A growing movement is inviting nature back into the cities and towns from which it was once expelled, planting native pollinator gardens and Miyawaki microforests in front yards, schoolyards, parks, and vacant lots. This StoryMap explores how individuals and municipalities are creating and protecting habitat at the local level.
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Recap: Lincoln Institute at American Planning Association’s 2025 National Planning Conference
Highlights from the National Planning Conference 2025 in Denver, including a mayors panel.
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Housing Design Has to Evolve
American households have changed, and our housing should too. Lynn Richards, former president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, explains why design must evolve to meet the moment.
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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Names Solomon Greene Executive Director of Land and Communities
Solomon Greene, an expert in housing, community development, land use law, urban and regional planning, technological innovation, and evidence-based policymaking, has been named the executive director of land and communities at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
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Assessment Limits Create Tax Disparities That Obstruct Homeownership
Property tax assessment limits ensure that a property’s tax bill doesn’t skyrocket, even if its market value does. But that can also lead to disparities and distortions in local housing markets.
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