Public Wealth Institute
Advancing programs and policies that increase public wealth for current and future generations
Building a Community for Public Wealth
Who We Are
We are dedicated staff, policy experts, and community members working together to advance public wealth.
What We Do
To increase public wealth, we partner with all parts of society- governments, nonprofits, private citizens, and businesses- to contribute valuable assets and meaningful services for the benefit of everyone.
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Where We Work
We are currently working on opportunities in the Midwest and expanding to the West Coast and East Coast.
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Spotlights
La Jolla Shores Beach & Kellogg Park is a ~1-mile sandy beach backed by Kellogg Park (a large oceanfront lawn and playground) in the City of San Diego. It borders Scripps Institution of Oceanography and fronts the protected San Diego–La Jolla Underwater Park, making it one of California’s most valuable urban coastal “nature + access” assets. For more information about this park and other inspirational stories, please visit Spotlights.
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Public Assets
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What's Coming​​​
Public Assets
Best of the Region Nominations
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Public Services
Featured Story
Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, vital for land conservation and recreation, faces an uncertain future as its funding was cut from the 2025 state budget, expiring June 30, 2026; lawmakers are now debating separate bills for reauthorization, with Republican and Democratic proposals differing in funding amounts but both aiming to continue the popular, bipartisan program that funds parks, trails, and natural areas across the state, with supporters urging action to prevent its lapse.
Top Priorities
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Identifying targeted regions for public wealth development
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Partnering with organizations to develop connected regions and communities
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Building a community for sharing ideas and strategies to extend reach and impact
​Public Wealth is the total value of assets and services that are owned, managed, or made available to serve the public good.​
To learn more-- Public Wealth.
Public Assets
Public Wealth across the Midwest - St. Croix River Valley region comes to life in the way communities, parks, and river landscapes work together as a shared asset for both Wisconsin and Minnesota. From cities to small towns, this stretch of river and the surrounding area is a living example of how public spaces, history, and natural areas create everyday value for residents and visitors.
For more information, please visit Public Assets.
Our Commitment to Impact
Through our partnerships with communities, organizations, government, and private individuals- we aspire to work together to leave a lasting legacy of public wealth.
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