Chairperson Khetha Zulu reflects on 2022 and the slow move back towards normality, Honourable President Mr Ramaphosa answers questions in the National Assembly, a round up of recent events and a look at new publications. Take a look now  

Members of the Global Planners Network have signed the Katowice Declaration 2022, setting out the commitment of the global planning profession in addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, as outlined at the World Urban Forum Eleventh Session in Katowice, Poland. The Declaration is Continue reading GPN members sign Katowice Declaration→

The GPN held a networking session at the World Urban Forum Session 11 in Katowice (Poland) on 30 June 2022. Introduction The event began with an introduction from Timothy David Crawshaw, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute, which is Continue reading GPN session at World Urban Forum→

The UN-Habitat Professionals Forum (HPF) is proud to announce the unveiling of their Roadmap to Recovery on June 29, 2022 at the UN World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland. The Roadmap to Recovery recommits HPF’s built environment professionals to the Continue reading Habitat Professionals Forum launches Member-Developed Roadmap for Recovery→

72nd World Town Planning Day Statement A PLURALITY OF VOICES FOR EFFECTIVELY PLANNING OUR WAY OUT OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS This year, the 72nd World Town Planning Day falls during COP26. As planners, we call for nations and cities to Continue reading Global Planners Network Announces 72nd World Town Planning Day Statement→

The International Society of City and Regional Planners’ (ISOCARP) 57th World Planning Congress taking place on 8-11 November 2021 in Doha, Qatar is extending the abstract submission deadline for its five tracks and special sessions and forums! KEY DATES: 31 Continue reading ISOCARP Extends Abstract Submissions Deadline for 57th World Planning Congress→

Watch the conversation that premiered September 14, 2020, featuring the following participants: Victoria Hills, MRTPI FICE, Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute Beth McMahon, MES, Executive Director, Canadian Institute of Planners Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE, CEO, American Planning Association David Williams, Continue reading Global Planners Network Leaders Share Perspectives on Planning and Planners’ Roles in COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery→

The World Urban Forum (WUF) was established in 2001 by the United Nations to address one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change, and policies. Convened by Continue reading Global Planners Network Reaffirms Value of Planning in Abu Dhabi Declaration→

Abu Dhabi is hosting the 10th version of the World Urban Forum, February 8–13, 2020. The focus is “Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation.” At this forum, Global Planners Network and the American Planning Association are joining together in a networking Continue reading World Urban Forum 10→

World Town Planning Day is celebrated in 30 countries on four continents each November. It is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities. Follow happenings on Twitter at @GlobalPlanning. In celebration for Continue reading World Town Planning Day 2019→

At its heart, planning is about equity: it serves to balance the competing demands and needs of all people and of the built and natural environment. Planning seeks to act in the public interest to ensure fairness in the use Continue reading World Town Planning Day: A Message from the Presidents→

Ottawa, CIP Conference, July 6, 2019 Present: Jeff Soule, APA; Ian Tant, RTPI; Victoria Hills, RTPI; Michael Kolber, APA; Harry Burchill, CIP; Joel Albizo, APA; Kurt Christiansen, APA; Steve O’Connor; Jon Kohl; Brendan Nelson, PIA; Beth McMahon; Kristin Agnello, CAP; Eleanor Mohammed, Continue reading Global Planners Network Summer 2019 Meeting→

Global Planning Updates UN-Habitat General Assembly The arm of the United Nations that is focused on cities, UN-Habitat, held its first-ever General Assembly in Nairobi in May. The American Planning Association (APA) has partnered with UN-Habitat and provided information and Continue reading Global Planning Updates→

In San Francisco, the American Planning Association (APA) expects to host a large contingent of planners from around the world from April 13–16, 2019. The 2019 National Planning Conference affords a chance for the members of the Global Planners Network (GPN) Continue reading International Activities at APA’s National Planning Conference→

By Jeffrey Soule APA Director of Outreach Over the course of six weeks at the end of 2018, the American Planning Association‘s international outreach collaborated with several global partners, including Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Russian Federation. APA has welcomed Continue reading APA Engages Old and New International Partners→