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Economic Development

The Lincy Institute views strategic economic development as a critical engine for metropolitan growth, innovation, and vitality. The Lincy Institute makes contributions to place-based policymaking in Southern Nevada by offering consultation for economic development and strategic public/private investment.

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Aims

Through targeted, data-driven recommendations, The Lincy Institute aims to enhance possibilities for future development and increase access and equity for the metropolitan Las Vegas in the following areas:

Public-Private Partnership Investments
Innovation Districts
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Built Environments

Economic Development & Workforce Fact Sheets

Nevada’s Care Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities for Policymakers

Nov. 19, 2024
The Southern Nevada Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Nov. 19, 2024
Metro Monitor 2023: Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada

Oct. 9, 2024

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Economic Development & Workforce Briefs & Reports

Nevada’s Care Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities for Policymakers

Nov. 19, 2024
The Southern Nevada Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Nov. 19, 2024
Nevada’s Predictable Housing Train Wreck and What To Do About It

Sep. 24, 2024

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Current Projects

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Events

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Past

2024

Nov - 19: The Southern Nevada Care Economy: Addressing Child Care and Elder Care Challenges

The Lincy Institute hosted a community forum examining the economic and societal impact of the “care economy” in Southern Nevada in collaboration with Tripp Umbach, a nationally recognized consulting firm that provides…

2018

Oct - 15: The UNLV School of Medicine, Lincy Institute Colloquium

THE UNLV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: RETHINKING GOVERNANCE, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT The Lincy Institute Colloquium Series, No. 2 Breakfast Reception: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Scheduled Event: 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. The launch…
Oct - 08: APA Nevada Chapter Annual State Conference

The APA Nevada Chapter was proud to partner with UNLV’s Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute for its Annual State Conference! The conference focused on Nevada maturing alongside national peers; advancing in…
Feb - 09: Exhibit Opening: Built

The public was invited to celebrate the opening of the then-latest UNLV University Libraries Special Collections & Archives exhibit featuring photography by Aaron Mayes and items from the Building Las Vegas project…

2016

Oct - 07: Nevada Statewide Mental Health Workforce Development Forum

Nevada continues to experience challenges in its behavioral health system, particularly regarding access to mental health services, and a shortage of skilled professionals to meet the needs of the population. The Lincy…

2014

Sep - 29: Valuing a UNLV Medical School

On September 29, 2014, The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosted a forum for the Southern Nevada community "Valuing a UNLV Medical School." The forum detailed the significant economic and…

2013

Nov - 05: Closing the Gap: The Case for an Allopathic Medical...

"Closing the Gap: The Case for an Allopathic Medical School in Southern Nevada"
May - 03: Brookings/Lincy-Game Change: What Have We Learned?

Members of the UNLV community were invited to attend a summit to discuss how Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute are reframing public policy issues in Nevada. Attendees joined us to learn more about our ongoing…

2012

Jan - 19: Nevada for Health Communities: Building Systems to...

"Nevada for Health Communities: Building Systems to Integrate Community Development and Health" As the connections between health and community development become increasingly apparent, foundations, health institutions,…