Public Policy Links
Since 1993 the Congress for the New Urbanism has advocated for the restructuring of public policy and development practices to support the restoration of existing urban centers and towns within coherent metropolitan regions.
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a nonprofit educational
institution established in 1974. Its mission as a school is
to study and teach about land policy, including land economics
and land taxation. The Institute's goals are to integrate the
theory and practice of land use and taxation and to understand
the multidisciplinary forces that influence them.
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is a nonprofit and public education organization that seeks to enhance the region's economic vitality and environmental quality. It conducts research, develops public policies, provides technical assistance, sponsors regional conferences, and distributes publications.
The Electronic Policy Network is a project of The American Prospect magazine that provides timely information and ideas about national policy and politics.
A leading publication for state and local officials. Has a large number of well-written articles available on-line.
Urban Affairs Association (UAA)
The Urban Affairs Association is the international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers. The Journal of Urban Affairs is the official journal of the only international professional organization for urban scholars and practitioners, the UAA.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people.
National Academy for Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state, and local governments improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. For more than 30 years the Academy has met the challenge of cultivating excellence in public management and administration.
ICMA's two-fold mission is to enhance the quality of local government and to support and assist professional local government managers and administrators.
Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions at Florida Atlantic University
Since 1972 the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at FAU (formerly the Joint Center) has remained dedicated to helping communities and decision makers resolve urban and environmental issues through partnerships, education, and research.
