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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 14h

A toolkit we published this spring alongside @greaterohio.org offers a roadmap for identifying suitable equitable development programming that is driven by an evaluation of a community’s unique assets. By Casey Terry and Erica Spaid Patras: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Graphic excerpted from the Lincoln Institute publication Moving Beyond Conventional Economic Development Practice. The image presents three illustrated green icons with accompanying text explaining the concepts looking in, leveraging, and locking.The first icon, a city skyline within a magnifying glass, represents looking in—a process where city leaders assess existing neighborhood and regional assets to uncover opportunities for entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development.The second icon, a network of connected gears, represents leveraging—activating stakeholder relationships to make better use of identified assets and create a “spiraling up” effect that fosters additional development.The third icon, a circular diagram of arrows surrounding an interconnected grid, represents locking—nurturing communities so assets recirculate locally, generating cycles of economic activity and community well-being that benefit all residents.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 14h

Local actors have a lot to juggle and the options for equitable development programming can be overwhelming. So how can community leaders determine which strategies and programming to pursue?

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 18h

The deadline to submit a proposal is November 25: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Exploratory Scenario Planning for Climate Mobility - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Submit a proposal for a community-based exploratory scenario planning (XSP) workshop that addresses the urgent challenge of climate mobility—the movement of people driven by climate-related risks—by N...

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 18h

Our Consortium for Scenario Planning is seeking proposals for community-based exploratory scenario planning (XSP) workshops that address the urgent challenge of climate mobility—the movement of people driven by climate-related risks such as flooding, wildfires, droughts, and storms.

View of Shasta Lake in California, showing low water levels with exposed orange and brown lakebed, surrounded by forested hills. A small boat is visible on the water.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Hi @alisongoebeloh.bsky.social, these images may not be reprinted. We instead encourage people to directly reference/cite the webpage.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

The deadline to submit a proposal is October 31, 2025. Learn more and apply: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Heirs Property and Disaster Relief Preparedness - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute invites proposals for original research that explores the intersection of heirs property and disaster relief. The deadline to submit a proposal is October 31, 2025.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

The Lincoln Institute invites proposals for original case studies that explore the intersection of heirs property and disaster relief, with a focus on research that studies the issue of tangled titles and how communities have tried to address them in preparing for natural disasters.

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene near Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Última llamada: ¡el último día para enviar solicitudes es mañana!

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

¡El último día para enviar solicitudes es el viernes! El Instituto Lincoln otorgará becas para cubrir parte del costo del máster en Políticas de Suelo y Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible, ofrecido por el Instituto Lincoln y la Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (@uneduniv.bsky.social)

Panoramic view of Madrid, Spain, showing ornate historic buildings with decorative rooftops and domes. In the foreground is the Metropolis Building topped with a black dome and golden details, crowned by a statue. Behind it rise rows of terracotta rooftops, modern cranes, and taller office buildings. A partly cloudy sky stretches across the horizon with blue sky and distant mountains visible.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Register for the October 16 event, which features Sarah Philbrick and Conor Gately: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Land Use and Transportation Scenario Planning in Greater Boston - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Join the Consortium for Scenario Planning and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a virtual peer exchange on October 16 at 12 p.m. ET to hear how MAPC conducted different land use scenar...

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Tune in to learn how MAPC conducted different land use scenarios this summer to understand the impact of various transit-oriented development strategies on greenhouse gas emissions in Greater Boston.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Reminder: in one week, our Consortium for Scenario Planning and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) are holding a virtual peer exchange at 12 p.m. ET!

Street view of Boston’s Government Center featuring the granite sign in the foreground, a glass structure to the left, the MBTA “T” subway sign in the center, and Boston City Hall in the background. On the right, a Starbucks Coffee shop with a golden teapot sculpture above its sign is visible, with pedestrians walking nearby.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

Proposals may also explore the political dynamics that shape their development and implementation. Researchers and research teams based at universities or nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit proposals by November 5. Learn more and apply: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Building for the Future: Research on Modernizing Building Codes to Advance Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute seeks proposals by November 5 for research examining how building codes and standards relate to housing supply and affordability, climate change and natural hazards; governance a...

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: The Lincoln Institute is seeking proposals for research examining how building codes and standards influence housing supply, quality, and affordability; resilience to climate-related risks; and equity for vulnerable communities.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

Interested in learning more? The Lincoln Institute's Urban Sustainability program helps local leaders in cities and urban regions anticipate and respond to climate change and build communities that are resilient and sustainable through green infrastructure like this.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

Great @nytimes.com article about a City of Atlanta park that successfully acts as a nature-based solution for extreme weather. By Rick Rojas: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...

In Georgia, a ‘Sponge Park’ Floods So the Neighborhood Won’t

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

Este programa online de 15 meses aborda marcos legales y herramientas que sostienen la planificación urbana. La fecha límite para postular es el 10 de octubre de 2025, 23:59 UTC-5. go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

2025–2026 Programa de becas para el máster UNED-Instituto Lincoln - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

El Instituto Lincoln otorgará becas para cubrir parte del costo del máster en Políticas de Suelo y Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible. Este programa online de 15 meses aborda marcos legales y herramientas q...

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

¡El último día para enviar solicitudes es el viernes! El Instituto Lincoln otorgará becas para cubrir parte del costo del máster en Políticas de Suelo y Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible, ofrecido por el Instituto Lincoln y la Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (@uneduniv.bsky.social)

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

The deadline to apply to cohost the workshop is November 13. Learn more and apply: go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/202...

Exploratory Scenario Planning for Water Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute is looking for community-based partners in Latin America or the Caribbean to cohost an exploratory scenario planning (XSP) workshop on water resilience in 2026.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

Selected partners will work with the Lincoln Institute’s Consortium for Scenario Planning to design and deliver a locally grounded workshop that engages stakeholders in exploring a pressing water-related challenge through an immersive, participatory process.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

The Lincoln Institute is looking for community-based partners in Latin America or the Caribbean to cohost an exploratory scenario planning (XSP) workshop on water resilience in 2026.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

Attending the conference? Join Chandni and the IUCN WCPA Privately Protected Areas and Nature Stewardship Specialist Group at the Nature Conservancy Pavilion from 17:00-17:45 (GMT+4) for the session!

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

On Friday, Lincoln Institute Director of Conservation and Stewardship Chandni Navalkha will be speaking at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Learn more: iucncongress2025.org/programme/un...

Promotional flyer for a session at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from October 9–15, 2025. The session is titled “Untapped potential: Privately Protected Areas and their contribution to national and global biodiversity goals.” The flyer includes logos for IUCN, WCPA, IUCN World Conservation Congress Abu Dhabi 2025, The Nature Conservancy, the International Land Conservation Network, Nature Conservancy Canada, and Fundación Biodiversidad.

The description explains that recognizing and reporting private conservation efforts can fill critical gaps in national protected area systems. The session will explore the role of Privately Protected Areas (PPAs) in biodiversity conservation, sustainability, and climate goals, and discuss how to accurately report PPAs to global databases.

Details at the bottom specify:

Date and time: 10 October 2025, 17:00–17:45

Venue: The Nature Conservancy Pavilion

Session host: IUCN WCPA Privately Protected Areas and Nature Stewardship Specialist Group

The background image shows grassy terrain and rolling hills in a private protected area in Tasmania, Australia, with a sign on a wooden fence reading “Protected Area – Private Land.” Photo credit: James Fitzsimons.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

The first webinar in this series is today at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT!

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for a live 30-minute info session to see how you can earn a degree online — and for under $10K — thanks to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Scholarship at Claremont Lincoln University.

Register: claremontlincoln.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Digital flyer for a Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Scholarship webinar, co-hosted with Claremont Lincoln University. At the top are the Lincoln Institute and Claremont Lincoln University logos. A smiling woman with glasses and a visible floral arm tattoo is in the center, wearing a black sleeveless shirt and a green lanyard, seated in conversation with another person. Bold white text reads “Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Scholarship.” Below, a blue button labeled “Webinar” lists session times: Monday, October 6 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific and Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific. A bulleted list explains topics covered: CLU’s flexible online degree and certificate pathways, how to earn a degree for under $10,000, scholarship eligibility requirements, and how to apply before the upcoming term deadline. A green “Register” button and QR code appear at the lower right.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 11d

Read the article by Addie Costello: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/09/wisc...

‘They are squeezing everybody in this park to death’: Owners of manufactured homes get little protection as private equity moves in

Wisconsin regulators rarely inspect parks and allow many to go unlicensed — all while frustrations simmer with unresponsive landlords.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 11d

@wisconsinwatch.org recently cited our I'm HOME network's research on the costs of manufactured housing in the state. Today Wisconsin owners of manufactured homes pay a median of $553 per month for housing, compared to $1,118 for all homeowners and $917 for all renters.

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