Congratulations to Professor Manoj Viswanathan (UC Law SF) on his new PPI research grant.

New grant announcement: Lee Hachadoorian (Temple University) is putting the Henry George Theorem to the test, estimating land rents across U.S. metro areas to see how closely they track public spending. A former PPI board president, Lee's bringing his geospatial expertise back home.

For anyone interested in the relationship between land, wealth, and justice, The Estate offers a thought-provoking story that resonates far beyond the screen. Let us know your thoughts below!

The Estate

Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero star in this haunting thriller. The Wellsleys, an aristocratic family on the brink of ruin, will do anything to save their ancestral home. But as ...

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Dr. Livas will be presenting this paper over zoom, and if you'd like to join other folks watching the talk, join us at Econsult on Friday at noon! RSVP for lunch! buildphillynow.substack.com/p/policy-lun...

Policy Lunch 6/26 | Local Taxes and Suburbanization: Evidence from Philadelphia's Wage Tax

This Friday at noon at Econsult Solutions

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🎉Hybrid talk this Friday!🎉 Find out how replacing Philadelphia's wage tax with a land value tax could move 26-78k jobs from the suburbs to Philly! Link in quote post for Zoom registration. Keep your eyes peeled at for in-person component at Econsult! buildphillynow.substack.com/s/policy-lunch

The Progress and Poverty Institute board and staff spent the weekend together at the Princeton University Art Museum for strategic planning, generating new ideas, engaging in thoughtful conversations, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

On June 3rd, 2026, the Center for Land Economics and the Progress and Poverty Institute teamed up again for the latest in our “LVT Landscape LIVE” series, where we update the community on what’s happening nationwide in land value tax (LVT) policy.

Land value return is needed, pragmatic, achievable — and winning - The Progress and Poverty Institute

Video and transcript from our latest LVT Landscape LIVE On June 3rd, 2026, the Center for Land Economics and the Progress and Poverty Institute teamed up again for the latest in our “LVT Landscape LIV...

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Join PPI Board Member Christopher England as he explores the legacy of Henry George and his most famous proposal: the land value tax. Why did Georgism fade away, why is it experiencing a resurgence today, and what, if anything, would Henry George have to say about AI?

Would a Land Value Tax Fix That? with Christopher England

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Join René Livas, Harvard Public Policy PhD '26, as he presents groundbreaking research on Philadelphia's wage tax and the potential economic impact of a land value tax. This hybrid event will be held on June 26 at 9:15 am. Register through the link below. bit.ly/4e3td8q

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Local Taxes and Suburbanization: Evidence from Philadelphia's Wage Tax. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT. REGISTERING HERE IS FOR ATTENDING OVER ZOOM. DETAILS ON ATTENDING IN PERSON WILL BE PROVIDED HERE: https://buildphillynow.substack.com/s/policy-lunch ​René Livas, Harvard Pub...

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A percentage-based tax on ride-hailing is, through surge pricing, a congestion tax. And as Dave Wetzel, former vice chair of Transport for London, put it, congestion tax is essentially a “land tax on wheels”.

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Director of Strategy and Impact at Progress and Poverty Institute @drussellmrichie.bsky.social offers a solution for the rideshare taxation battle in between Uber and City Council. https://bit.ly/4x3AJZn

Join us tomorrow, June 3rd at 7PM ET for a webinar with the people actually moving LVT forward — practitioners, organizers, and electeds from across the political spectrum.

LVT Landscape Live · Zoom · Luma

Land value taxation isn't a thought experiment anymore. In the last six months, Kentucky and Virginia passed LVT enabling legislation. And local governments…

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In the last six months, Kentucky and Virginia passed LVT enabling legislation. And local governments are actively looking into implementation. Join us June 3rd at 7PM ET for a webinar with the folks introducing, researching, and passing LVT legislation.

LVT Landscape Live · Zoom · Luma

Land value taxation isn't a thought experiment anymore. In the last six months, Kentucky and Virginia passed LVT enabling legislation. And local governments…

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In the last six months, Kentucky and Virginia passed LVT enabling legislation. And local governments are actively looking into implementation. Join us June 3rd at 7PM ET for a webinar with the folks introducing, researching, and passing LVT legislation.

LVT Landscape Live · Zoom · Luma

Land value taxation isn't a thought experiment anymore. In the last six months, Kentucky and Virginia passed LVT enabling legislation. And local governments…

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Wrapping up the academic year, PPI is delighted to recognize the five student interns who worked with us in 2025–2026. Meet them in the thread below 👇

Last week, the Progress & Poverty Institute’s team traveled to Chicago for one of our most energizing and productive weeks in recent memory: two public events, a lot of behind-the-scenes collaboration, and rare face time for a team spread across the coasts.

PPI in Chicago: Research, Coalition-Building, and Community - The Progress and Poverty Institute

Sometimes the calendar lines up just right. For the Progress & Poverty Institute team, the last week of April 2026 was one of those moments. We traveled to Chicago for the Urban Affairs Association’s ...

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Tax policy shapes our cities—so what if we got it right? Join Tax & The City in Chicago (April 30) to explore how land value taxation could drive housing + economic transformation. Free event with appetizers and drinks

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event

Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago?

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This Earth Day, we’re reminded of a simple truth: the planet provides enough for everyone to thrive. Real progress means making sure that what our world offers benefits all of us. Let’s care for what sustains us and build a future where opportunity is shared.

Property taxes aren’t the cause of the housing crisis; we’re just using them wrong. PPI Executive Director Dr. Josie Faass on why taxing land (not buildings) can reduce speculation and support housing.

Property Taxes Aren’t the Cause of Our Housing Crisis, They’re a Solution to It — Shelterforce

Taxing land and buildings at different rates can discourage land speculation and encourage housing development.

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Tax policy shapes our cities—so what if we got it right? Join Tax & The City in Chicago (April 30) to explore how land value taxation could drive housing + economic transformation. Free event with appetizers and drinks

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event

Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago?

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In the middle of the First Red Scare, Louis F. Post chose principle over fear. A powerful reminder that leadership means standing for justice, even when it’s unpopular.

An Unsung Georgist Hero of the First Red Scare - The Progress and Poverty Institute

Most Americans associate the Red Scare with historical events like the Hollywood Blacklist, House Unamerican Activities Committee, and the televised McCarthy hearings. What they may not know is that t...

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Is Philly’s wage tax costing the city jobs? PPI Director of Strategy and Impact Russell Richie summarizes new work from Harvard, which makes the case for a better approach: taxing land, not work. A must-read on how cities can rethink tax policy to support growth and opportunity.

Center City’s vacant lots aren’t just a zoning issue; they’re a tax issue. A new Philadelphia Inquirer letter lays out how a land value tax could encourage development and reduce land hoarding.

PPI is proud to support the Spring 2026 Henry George Seminar “How We Got to Now (The Henry George Edition)” w/ Philip E. Auerswald April 15 from 4–5:15 PM | University of Scranton A conversation on innovation, economic development, and resilience.

Application closes today at 8:00pm Eastern. The Progress and Poverty Institute is looking for proposals for research focused on Land Value Taxation and proposals utilizing PPI’s Mason Gaffney Digital Collection. Learn more and apply: progressandpovertyinstitute.org/2026-progres...

Calling researchers, public policy advocates, and big thinkers! Applications are now being accepted for PPI’s 2026 Progress of Ideas Grants. Two research areas are being considered. Learn more below! progressandpovertyinstitute.org/2026-progres...

The Progress and Poverty Institute is proud to co-sponsor this year’s Massachusetts Distinguished Planner Lecture on April 6, hosted by Tufts University Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.

"An Introduction to Land Value Tax", with Stephen Hoskins Mark Molino and Stephen Hoskins discuss the concept of land value tax (LVT) and its implications for land policy and politics. Listen today!

"An Introduction to Land Value Tax", with Stephen Hoskins

Something new: an attempt at actually creating an introductory episode to Land Value Tax. Why *should* anyone care?

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In this talk, Stephen Hoskins explains why America has historically worked best when access to land was widely shared,...

The Paradox of Progress & Poverty: Why America works best with equal rights to land.

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Princeton’s property-tax system shapes our community. A new two-part TAPinto Princeton series explores how Princeton’s property-tax system works and highlights the broader conversation about reform. Part 1: How taxes are assessed.

Meet the Tax Man of Princeton, and the Property Tax System that Guides His Work – Part 1

Princeton, NJ -- Property taxes touch all corners of municipal life here in Princeton, and they account for more than half of the town

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The Progress and Poverty Institute invites proposals using the Mason Gaffney Digital Collection. Grants up to $10,000 are available for research shared through academic outlets or public media. You can find more information here: progressandpovertyinstitute.org/2026-progres...