How can we design systems where doing what’s best for you also helps everyone else? This talk explores how land value taxes (LVT) create exactly that kind of alignment, making it profitable to use land efficiently, curbing speculation, and encouraging cities to grow in ways that benefit the whole community. We’ll look at how land values are created by public activity, why current systems misallocate resources, and how LVT can help build a fairer, more dynamic society.

On the practical side, we’ll dive into real-world implementations and explore how auction mechanisms can help communities share scarce resources on small scales, by revealing true demand and distributing value fairly. Through concrete examples, we’ll show how aligning incentives can lead to smarter, more cooperative outcomes.