From assessments to zoning, state and local leaders can create meaningful change for and with their communities through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. Designed for policymakers, planners and practitioners, community leaders, and others, this guidebook offers an array of practical and proven land policy strategies and solutions. Tap into the Lincoln Institute’s more than 75 years of research, richly detailed data resources, and innovative work on the ground to discover how strategic land policy decisions can improve educational outcomes, provide public health benefits, increase municipal revenue, and help build more equitable and sustainable places for all. This compendium includes case studies of communities in the US and around the world that have successfully used the land policy tools in its pages; policy recommendations grounded in research; and actionable advice.
 
About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide.