PPI’s Russell Richie traces striking similarities between Mamdani’s movement and Henry George’s 1886 mayoral run, and asks whether land value tax could finally resolve NYC’s enduring housing paradox. progressandpovertyinstitute.org/mayor-elect-...

California’s Prop 13 was meant to help homeowners. It's the opposite. New research supported by the Progress & Poverty Institute’s Progress of Ideas grant program shows that Prop 13 has deepened inequality and made housing less affordable across Los Angeles County.

Join us on October 24th, in partnership with The Henry George Foundation of Canada. Celebrate the centenary and the near centenary of the two oldest and indefatigable organizations in North America dedicated to the philosophy and economics of Henry George, author of Progress and Poverty (1879).

On October 21, 2025, the University of Scranton will convene its 39th annual Fall Henry George Lecture. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. William Easterly, professor of economics and co-director of the Development Research Institute at New York University.

We’re thrilled to share that the Progress and Poverty Institute is now an official partner of YIMBY Action! Both organizations share a deep commitment to building thriving, affordable, and inclusive communities — and now we’re joining forces to make that vision a reality.

Big ideas were on the table at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Progress and Poverty Institute was right in the middle of the conversation!

Join us on October 24th, in partnership with The Henry George Foundation of Canada. Celebrate the centenary and the near centenary of the two oldest and indefatigable organizations in North America dedicated to the philosophy and economics of Henry George, author of Progress and Poverty (1879).

YIMBYs are winning on housing, and Georgists should be taking notes. What can we learn from YIMBY's success at turning policy dreams into political wins? Read Russell Richie's new piece reflecting on YIMBYtown 2025 and how we can bring land value tax into the next wave of housing reform.

New video drop: LVT Landscape Live! Learn how to follow this roadmap for LVT advocacy: - Current legal landscape for LVT policy - Data modelling & storytelling - Candidates with LVT on their platforms #LandValueTax #TaxJustice #LVT #PropertyTax www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf9Z...

Join us on October 24th, in partnership with The Henry George Foundation of Canada. Celebrate the centenary and the near centenary of the two oldest and indefatigable organizations in North America dedicated to the philosophy and economics of Henry George, author of Progress and Poverty (1879).

In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce another one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients! Jake T. Papa, Master’s in Environmental Policy.

Phoenix is on the frontlines of a dilemma facing communities nationwide: How do we balance growth & affordable housing with the very real limits of water in a changing climate? bit.ly/4pzCBFJ

In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients! Alexander Koskoski, Master’s in Public Policy.

Property taxes - and political promises to eliminate them - are making lots of headlines lately. And while it's true that property taxes are increasing in communities nationwide, one of the major drivers of this trend slips by largely unnoticed.

Stop taxing buildings, start taxing land: cities from Baltimore to Memphis are eyeing land value taxation as a tool to fix housing and blight.

We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient! Ashanee Kottage, Tufts University, Master’s in Sustainability

Today, PPI will recognize "100 years of Progress" with a virtual celebration starting at 7:30pm eastern. If you haven't already done so, you can register for the event here. progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/

Join us as the Progress and Poverty Institute marks its Centennial with a virtual celebration! Together, we’ll honor 100 years of advancing Henry George’s vision and look ahead to a new century of work for economic equity. progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/

Henry George was born in the City of Philadelphia on this day in 1839. George went on to become one of the most renowned social reformers of the 19th century, and his work inspired the founding of the Progress and Poverty Institute - formerly the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation - in 1925.

We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient! Max Kurzweil, Muhlenberg College, majoring in Business Administration and Political Science.

We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient! Sydney Singh, University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Criminal Justice & Public Admin.

Join us as the Progress and Poverty Institute marks its Centennial with a virtual celebration! Together, we’ll honor 100 years of advancing Henry George’s vision and look ahead to a new century of work for economic equity. progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/

We are thrilled to announce our second 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient! Isabel Qi, UC Berkeley, majoring in City and Regional Planning Learn more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Vy...

This article explores the link between justice, human agency, and the laws of physics. Using thermodynamics and information theory, it argues that moral responsibility and ownership arise from deliberate, improbable human actions—unlike nature’s drift toward disorder.

We are thrilled to announce our first 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient! Erica Albert, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs + Columbia Climate School, MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.

Join us on July 30th for snacks, drinks, and a lively discussion of the benefits of a land value tax for Denver, including Q&A with a panel of local experts & elected officials. Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB

LVT is becoming ever more popular, but many relevant research questions remain unanswered. In this new article, we survey the existing landscape of LVT research and identify the future topics which can help build our movement’s momentum.

Meet The Scholar – Columbia University’s Aharon Dardik. Aharon Dardik joined the Progress of Ideas Scholarship program in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to see his advocacy efforts and proud to support his academic work.

At the 2025 National Gathering, a powerhouse panel featuring Josie Faass was brought together to explore the critical connection between value creation in our communities and how we choose to capture and reinvest that value. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDGe...

Check out this article written by PPI’s Stephen Hoskins on South Korea electing Lee Jae-myung as the new President. Mr. Lee previously expressed support for using land value taxes to fund a universal basic income. progressandpovertyinstitute.org/did-south-ko...

Our LVT advocacy and education efforts continue! Executive Director Josie Faass will join Urban3's Joe Minicozzi and Josh Vincent to discuss all things LVT at the upcoming Strong Towns National Gathering in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 10th! gathering.strongtowns.org

Join our Executive Director, Josie Faass at the "Investing in Community-Driven Relocation: The Funding Landscape, Decision Support, and Shared Equity Models for Relocation" panel on Monday, June 16, from 3:30-5 PM ET Learn More and RSVP Here: adaptation.climate.columbia.edu

Erasing Communities: How Progress Displaced the Playeros of Ponce. Read Article Here: progressandpovertyinstitute.org/erasing-comm...

The Port that Transformed Barrio Playa’s Shoreline progressandpovertyinstitute.org/the-port-tha...

Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for a discussion of experiences from communities across the country navigating the climate funding labyrinth, and share your ideas for expanding and accelerating access to resources for communities affected by climate displacement. RSVP: bit.ly/3H0aT38

LVT fans, you may “Hate the Game”, but you’ll love Daryl Fairweather’s debut book

The two-day conference will bring together people who are working in the community development and affordable housing fields, and also commemorate Shelterforce’s 50th anniversary. shelterforce.org/event/shelte...

We are excited to share an LVT analysis of Princeton, NJ, with you. Check out the reports and see the potential savings that residents would experience under an LVT system. schalkenbach.org/wp-content/u...

Earth Day Webinar: The Intersection of Climate, Nuclear Weapons, and Peace featuring our very own Vernon Walker. www.peacecoalition.org/events/1516-...

The two-day conference will bring together people who are working in the community development and affordable housing fields, and also commemorate Shelterforce’s 50th anniversary. shelterforce.org/event/shelte...

"We, each of us, individually and collectively hold the power to work toward a world in which all people can live lives of dignity, wellbeing, and love." Read Article: www.fsugatepost.com/post/reveren...

Join us for the Spring 2025 Henry George Lecture! Register Here: www.stjohns.edu/academics/sc...

Our Director of Content and External Strategy Vernon K. Walker recently spoke at Framingham State University about climate change and how you can get involved. Watch today!

Join us Thursday, April 10th, for the Spring Henry George Seminar!

We were thrilled to have PPI represented on this panel! Our Director of Community Research and Engagement, Stephen Hoskins, joined Iziah Thompson from the Community Service Society of New York youtu.be/a2tjgMlRLkk?...

Are you a researcher interested in tax policy, urban planning, economics, or a related field? The 2025 Progress of Ideas Grant Application is now open until April 11th! Learn more & apply: schalkenbach.org/2025-progres...

Anti-Poverty Groups ID Property Taxes as a Culprit in Affordable Housing Shortage