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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 6d

Publicly owned land within cities offers a unique opportunity, as Paul Stout explains. Housing can be built far more affordably than what the private market can deliver by building on this land.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 11d

El curso Derecho urbanístico latinoamericano: fundamentos, instrumentos y desafíos ofrece una propuesta académica pionera para comprender el papel de la disciplina del derecho urbanístico en la transformación de las ciudades de América Latina.

Beautiful aerial shot of Bogota, Colombia on a sunny day - urban scene concepts

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 11d

¡Queda un mes! Estamos recibiendo postulaciones al Premio Lincoln al periodismo sobre políticas urbanas, desarrollo sostenible y cambio climático 2026hasta el 30 de agosto.

Un numeroso público en COLPIN levanta la mano durante una sesión en un auditorio moderno, con pantallas de presentación y cámaras visibles en la sala.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 12d

Jon Jon Wesolowski examines how planners can begin to address these interconnected challenges, drawing on powerful insights and solutions from our “Planning in a Polycrisis” Policy Focus Report. Read it here: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 15d

How do you quickly and effectively fill empty lots with housing, and in a way that matches the look of the neighborhood? Hope Henchey was impressed with how Dorsey Homes, the manufactured housing community she visited in Petersburg, Virginia, is accomplishing both!

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 18d

Billy Fleming (@joobilly.bsky.social) recently joined Monocle’s "The Urbanist" podcast to discuss his—and the Lincoln Institute's—new book, "Building Postcarbon Futures: Land, Justice, and Energy Transitions."

Screenshot of The Urbanist podcast, episode 770. The episode explores collaboration among institutions in London’s South Bank and features an interview with the author of a book imagining a post-carbon future for cities. Hosted by Andrew Tuck and produced by David Stevens. Green-and-black The Urbanist cover art appears on the left.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 19d

It's heartening to see underutilized land taking on a new life to provide shelter and services. It makes you wonder what other parking lots and empty spaces can be used for in our cities!

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 21d

We're excited to partner with @thecityclub.bsky.social on North Coast Era 2026, which will explore best practices for waterfront redevelopment.

Promotional graphic for the City Club’s “North Coast Era 2026” two-day summit, featuring an aerial view of Cleveland’s downtown lakefront. The event, focused on bringing the downtown lakefront into focus, includes a tour and reception on July 20 and forums and a keynote on July 21.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 22d

🌙 🚂 Hope Henchey is hopping aboard the midnight train from Atlanta to learn about affordable housing! As she settles into her train car, Hope breaks down the difference between subsidized housing and market-rate affordable housing.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· 27d

The Lincoln Institute and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently published "Shaping Cities: A Guide to Urban Regeneration."

Cover of “Shaping Cities: A Guide to Urban Regeneration” by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, featuring a collage of city streets, bridges, public markets, urban planning maps, and green public spaces.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 11

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act just became law. The bill has two important consequences for manufactured housing:

A small tan dog stands on a sunny patio beside a light-colored manufactured home, surrounded by potted flowers, bird feeders, and a wooden fence.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 9

In the latest edition of our Land Matters podcast, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach details the global housing solutions that emerged from the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, hosted in May in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Screenshot of a Land Matters podcast page featuring the episode “Housing the World: A World Urban Forum Recap with Anacláudia Rossbach,” dated June 26, 2026, with an embedded audio player and listen links for podcast platforms.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 8

The workshop was also supported by the Association for the Integrated Management of Watersheds of La Paz and Comayagua, as well as other nonprofits. Learn more in @jongorey.bsky.social's Land Wise blog post: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Close-up of XSP workshop materials on a table, including scenario description worksheets, printed scenario matrices, markers, and notes used to discuss water resilience strategies.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 8

Together, participants explored plausible futures, strengthened local engagement, and identified robust strategies to improve water security across the territory.

A facilitator points to sticky notes and scenario-planning charts labeled “Zona Baja” while participants sit in a semicircle during an XSP workshop on local water challenges in La Paz, Honduras.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 8

Over two intensive days, a few dozen community members, private businesses, and local officials built meaningful conversations around climate variability, water governance, urban growth, and long-term resilience.

A participant reads from a worksheet during a group discussion at the La Paz XSP workshop, with community leaders and local stakeholders seated around a table covered in planning materials.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 8

We'll be highlighting each project in the coming weeks. First up is April's exploratory scenario planning workshop in La Paz, Honduras. 🇭🇳

Community members and local stakeholders sit in rows listening during the La Paz XSP workshop, with a “Zona Alta” sign and planning materials visible in the background.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 6

Our new Policy Brief explores how many Australian cities are turning to nature-based solutions in response to climate change—and how scaling up these actions requires a flexible, inclusive approach to ensure they are both effective & equitable. By Johanna Brugman: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Cover of a policy brief titled “Equity in Nature-Based Solutions: Lessons from Australia” by Johanna Brugman.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 6

El “Premio Lincoln al periodismo sobre políticas urbanas, desarrollo sostenible y cambio climático” reconoce trabajos periodísticos de investigación desde América Latina. Recibimos postulaciones hasta el hasta el 30 de agosto. go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jul 2

Our spring/summer print issue of Land Lines is hot off the presses! Sign up to receive the print or email editions: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Five copies of the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Land Lines magazine are spread out on a wooden table, showing a blue cover with an architectural rendering of buildings at dusk.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 29

In a new working paper, President of Walczak Policy Consulting Jared Walczak analyzes revenue alternatives, evaluates options for allocating that replacement revenue, and examines the economic and distributional consequences of this tax shift.

Screenshot of a Lincoln Institute of Land Policy webpage for the working paper “Replacing the Irreplaceable: Analyzing Revenue Alternatives for Ohio Property Taxes” by Jared Walczak, published in June 2026. The page includes a download box noting the PDF is free and 40 pages.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 26

Attending the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)'s 2026 conference in Chicago next week? On Tuesday morning, Senior Fellow @rjmcgrail.bsky.social will be moderating a panel on capital improvement plans and best practices for project selection processes.

Graphic promoting a GFOA Chicago 2026 conference session. Text reads: “I’m excited to be presenting at #GFOA2026: Pick Me, Pick Me: Developing Selection Criteria for Your Capital Plan. Tuesday, June 30 | 8:55am–10:10am | 1.5 CPE Credits. Register today at gfoa.org/conference.” The design features large “GFOA Chicago 2026” text on the left and a blue vertical sidebar with “#GFOA2026” on the right.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 26

O curso Urgência Climática chega à sua 3ª edição no Brasil — e as inscrições estão abertas!

Fotografia Aérea Estrela pós enchente de 2024 - Rio Grande do Sul

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 26

O novo documentário do Lincoln Institute conta a história do edifício Dandara, em São Paulo, uma antiga propriedade pública que permaneceu vazia por anos antes de ser ocupada e transformada em 120 unidades habitacionais por meio de ação coletiva e de instrumentos de política pública.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 24

The Lincoln Institute recently announced three recipients of the C. Lowell Harriss Dissertation Fellowship, who will undertake new research on some of today’s most pressing tax and land policy issues.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 22

Reminder: On Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, the Consortium for Scenario Planning will host a virtual peer exchange on collaborative scenario planning in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Flagstaff is the county seat of Coconino County, Arizona, in the southwestern United States

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 18

Olá, moradores de São Paulo! Direito à Cidade O Caso do Edifício Dandara Lançamento do vídeo registrando a luta por moradia digna na área central Dia 19 de junho, às 19 horas Salão de Festas do Edifício Dandara Av. Ipiranga, 1.225, Centro, São Paulo

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 18

They also facilitated a hands-on XSP workshop, engaging regional leaders to explore how to navigate uncertainty and plan for resilient futures. Thank you to NARC and everyone who joined these conversations! Building adaptable regions starts with this kind of collaboration.

Amy Cotter of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy speaks at a podium during a plenary session at the 2026 National Association of Regional Councils Conference. A slide titled “Studying Regional Climate Impacts” is projected beside her.

Daniela Faria of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy presents at the 2026 National Association of Regional Councils Conference. A slide titled “What is Scenario Planning?” explains connections between futures studies, forecasting, and foresight.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 18

Last week at the 2026 National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Conference, the Lincoln Institute's Amy Cotter and Daniela Faria led a plenary session on climate mobility, highlighting how exploratory scenario planning (XSP) can help regions prepare for climate-driven population shifts.

Amy Cotter and Daniela Faria of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy participate in a plenary panel at the 2026 National Association of Regional Councils Conference, discussing climate mobility and exploratory scenario planning.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 17

A new guide from the Lincoln Institute and Climigration Network explores how the shared landownership model of CLTs can help communities increase and preserve housing affordability and advance cultural, social, and environmental goals: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Cover of “Together We Thrive,” a guide to community visioning for community land trusts as a response to climate risk and displacement. The cover photo shows a group gathered outdoors near the coast, standing in a circle during what appears to be a community event or ceremony. The ocean, palm trees, and a white fence are visible in the background.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy@landpolicy· Jun 16

Property tax experts from across Europe came together last week to discuss comparative insights and policy lessons at a conference signaling the launch of ""Property Tax in Europe: A Changing Landscape""—the Lincoln Institute's newest book in a series on international property taxation.