Building Trust and Strengthening Community Congratulations to Clive, Iowa for recently being named a National Champion for Excellence in Trust in Government as part of Polco’s Best in Governance Awards. This distinction is based on resident voice and results from the National

Land Value Return: A Proven Policy for Today’s Challenges In a recent conversation, we asked Joshua Vincent, President of the Center for the Study of Economics, whether today’s fiscal pressures and housing shortages present an opportunity to revisit Land Value Return policies

Urban Development can attract investment without pricing people out Major global events like the Olympics can catalyze investment, infrastructure, and global attention. But history shows they can also accelerate displacement if affordability and community stability are not part

Trust Is Earned - And It Can Grow Congratulations to the City of Milton, Georgia for earning national recognition as a Polco 2025 Best in Governance Award winner in the Transformation category for Trust in Government. This distinction is especially meaningful because it is

Smart Talk: Land, Housing, and the Economy The Henry George School of Social Science, recently hosted a compelling Smart Talk on the relationship between land, housing, and the broader economy. In conversation with Ed Dodson, John Muellbauer, Professor of Economics at Nuffield

Honoring Black History Month For 100 years, our nation has recognized the achievements, contributions, and enduring impact of Black Americans during the month of February. Black history in America is shaped by resilience, leadership, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of

Housing Beyond Affordability: What Cities Can Actually Influence Housing affordability is a structural challenge affecting communities nationwide. In a recent webinar hosted by our partner Polco, experts explored what local governments can realistically influence amid rising

The Hidden Cost of Monopolies: Why Competition Matters for Affordability Monopolies in America cost the average household roughly $5,000 per year in higher prices according to NYU professor Thomas Philippon. When competition declines, prices rise, product quality can fall, and

Honoring Women’s History Month Since 1995, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to honor and reflect on the accomplishments of women who have shaped American history and continue to influence our future. Across fields from science and technology to

Value Return: A Practical Solution for Cities In this recent video, Josh Vincent, a leading expert on Land Value Return (LVR), reflects on more than 40 years of work helping cities strengthen their economies and generate sustainable public revenue. In communities across

Designing Cities Where People and Nature Thrive The most resilient cities are those that bring people, community, and nature together. Thoughtful urban design with green spaces, walkable neighborhoods, clean energy, and access to transit can lower everyday costs while improving

The Disappearing Mortgage and the Future of Homeownership Homeownership has long been one of the most important paths to opportunity. But for many in Gen Z, that path is becoming harder to reach as rising home prices, higher interest rates, student debt, and limited housing

Stronger Communities Lead to Safer Cities The U.S. is experiencing one of the most significant declines in violent crime in decades. Recent data shows violent crime has dropped to its lowest levels since the late 1960s, with homicides falling sharply even as the number of police

Undervalued and Underappreciated - The Value of a Vacant Lot The importance of Land Value Return (LVR) is not only that it encourages economic activity, makes cities more vibrant, and addresses urban blight, but also that it can be an important source of much needed public

A Defining Moment for Housing in America The Senate has passed what could be one of the most significant housing packages in decades which is focused on increasing supply, reducing barriers to construction, and improving affordability. At its core, the message is clear: we need

Marion, Ohio - Building Hope, One Step at a Time I grew up about 30 minutes from Marion, Ohio in a typical Midwestern town. Years later, I was struck to learn of a rally in the town square called “Hope Over Heroin.” It was a powerful reminder of how deeply many communities have

American Renewal - How Cities Are Improving Safety, Housing, and Quality of Life Towns and cities across the U.S. are turning to innovative solutions to address long-standing challenges from safer streets to expanding housing and building resilience. At Telosa, we are cataloging

Inspiration from Exploration - What’s Possible When We Work Together For the first time in over 50 years, astronauts are once again journeying toward the Moon marking a powerful moment of innovation, collaboration, and human ambition. Missions like Artemis remind us of what is

AI and the Future of Work According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, up to 40% of U.S. jobs could be impacted by AI within the next decade which is a shift that may reshape the economy as profoundly as past industrial transitions. Leaders in the AI space are beginning to

The Other Half of the Affordability Crisis - Wages The affordability challenge in the U.S. is not just about rising costs; it is also about stagnant wages. While prices for housing, healthcare, education, and childcare have climbed steadily, wage growth for many workers has not