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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.

This time we were joined by a panel of elected officials and advocates who have actually moved land value taxation forward on the ground — in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and New York.

Many people couldn’t make it live, so we’re glad to share the recording and the full transcript below. Many thanks to our partners at the Center for Land Economics, especially Greg Miller, and to all of the officials and advocates who joined us.

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 LIVE” series, where we update the community on what’s happening nationwide in land value tax (LVT...

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 Samantha and guest Christopher England, author of "Land and Liberty...

What if a simple tax reform could bring up to 78,000 jobs back to Philadelphia?

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. https://bit.ly/4e3td8q

Progress and Poverty Institute Director of Strategy and Impact Russell Richie has written a guest column in The Philadelphia Citizen. Russell argues that Philadelphia should opt for a percentage-based tax on ride-hailing, over the mayor's proposed flat fee on ride-hails. One big reason why: a percentage-based tax scales with surge pricing, and therefore implicitly taxes congestion.

And as Dave Wetzel, former vice chair of Transport for London, put it: A congestion tax is a “land tax on wheels.”

Guest Commentary: A Dollar Won’t Do City Council has one chance to get rideshare taxation right. Russell Richie's solution combines the ideas of Parker, Uber and economics 101

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.

Ohio State Senator Louis Blessing, Louisville Abundance Fellow Jackson Arnold, Charlottesville Planning Commissioner Lyle Solla-Yates, and Institute for Progress Fellow Reed Schwartz

RSVP: https://luma.com/758b0afl

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:

Ohio State Senator Louis Blessing, Louisville Abundance Fellow Jackson Arnold, Charlottesville Planning Commissioner Lyle Solla-Yates, and Institute for Progress Fellow Reed Schwartz

RSVP: https://luma.com/758b0afl

As the academic year wraps up, the Progress and Poverty Institute is grateful to recognize the five student interns who worked with us in 2025–2026.

Their research, analysis, and policy chops have been essential to our work!

2025-2026 Progress and Poverty Institute Interns - The Progress and Poverty Institute As the academic year wraps up, the Progress and Poverty Institute is grateful to recognize the five student interns who worked with us in 2025–2026. Their research, analysis, and policy chops have been essential to our work! Emily Evers is a dual master's candidate in Public Policy and City & Regi...

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.

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What if we stopped taxing buildings and started unlocking the full potential of our cities?

Join us for “Tax & The City: A Big Tent Urbanist Event” in Chicago on April 30 for an evening of conversation, comedy, and community exploring how land value taxation can drive equitable development, reduce speculation, and strengthen city finances.

This event brings together leaders across policy, economics, and urbanism, including:
• John Norquist (former Mayor of Milwaukee)
• Daryl Fairweather (Chief Economist, Redfin)
• Dr. Josie Faass (Executive Director, PPI)
• Greg Miller (Center for Land Economics)

Expect a dynamic mix of ideas, panel discussion, and networking with advocates shaping the future of cities.

Chicago | Free (includes appetizers + drink)

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago?