Commonwealth Association of Planners

Mark your calendars! The 15th Annual Caribbean Urban Forum will be taking place from June 4 - June 6, 2025 in Trinidad & Tobago.

American Planning Association & Canadian Institute of Planners have opened up registration for their #worldtownplanningday symposium! For more information and to register for the sessions, go to www.planning.org/wtpd

Are you going to #WUF12 next week? CAP, in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute and Planners for Climate Action, is hosting a networking event and would love to see you! The session aims to foster collaboration and share pioneering research in order to bridge the expertise gap in creating climate-resilient housing. Royal Town Planning Institute Bruce Stiftel, FAICP UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Jua Cilliers GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network

CAP, represented by our Secretary General, Kelley Moore, is proud to be at #CHOGM2024 in Samoa this week to champion: 🌎Sustainable Urbanization 📝Good Planning Policies and Practice 🌳Capacity Building for Planners and our Built Environment Colleagues 🤝Shape the Agenda on Behalf of @CAPplanners Members To learn more about CAP, visit https://lnkd.in/gV5jjx6C or @CAPplanners on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more visit www.samoachogm2024.ws

Pleased to have been invited to provide a contribution on the theme of Urbanisation to the RIBA 'Horizons 2034' series which aims to reflect on global trends that are going to have an impact on the profession over the course of the next decade. https://lnkd.in/eej2MN8j

How we design city streets can change lives 🚦 By prioritizing people, reducing traffic speeds, adding green spaces, and ensuring accessibility for all, we create safer, healthier, and more inclusive cities. Find out more from The Global Street Design Guide by Global Designing Cities Initiative (Source: https://loom.ly/8uWyMEE) #SaferStreets #SustainableCities

Delighted to support this collaboration with ISOCARP on Regional Planning for Resilient Natural Systems. 🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 26th September 2024 ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 13:00 - 14:30 BST (UTC+1) / 14:00 - 15:30 CEST (UTC+2) 💻 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Online (Free registration) 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/ewwSW7kq Royal Town Planning Institute RTPI International ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners

A key area of discussion at the #SummitoftheFuture is 'Transforming global governance and turbocharging the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development'. The world is rallying around the urgent need to strengthen global governance to meet the challenges of our time. This summit marks a decisive moment for reimagining how nations, cities, and communities work together to implement the 2030 Agenda for #sustainable #development. UN-Habitat is at the forefront of these discussions, advocating for transformative changes that will turbocharge the implementation of the #SDGs. Key Areas of Action: 🔵Strengthening Multilateralism for Urban Progress: At the heart of the summit's agenda is the renewal of international cooperation. The global urban population continues to grow, and cities face unique challenges that require tailored solutions. Strengthening multilateralism will enhance the ability of nations and cities to share knowledge, resources, and strategies for sustainable #urbanization. 🔵Empowering Local Leadership: The future of sustainable development is local. At the summit, UN-Habitat will champion the role of #cities and local governments as key drivers of change. By decentralizing power, providing resources, and promoting governance that is responsive to urban realities, we can create a global movement of empowered local leaders. 🔵Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement: The summit emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in decision-making processes. To leave no one behind, civil society, private sector actors, and marginalized communities must have a seat at the table. Their perspectives will help design a governance system that is transparent, #resilient, and people-centered. 🔵Innovative Financing for Sustainable Urbanization: The Summit of the Future will explore innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships that will unlock the resources needed to fast-track SDG implementation. Public-private collaborations and sustainable investment initiatives are crucial for scaling up urban projects that directly contribute to the #2030Agenda. #OurCommonFuture

Today, we had the privilege of bringing together distinguished leaders, governments, and local communities to discuss the importance of localization in advancing the 2030 Agenda. As we near 2030, the need for urgent and collaborative action has never been more critical. Key Takeaways: Digital Futures: Local governments must ensure that digital innovation benefits all, especially marginalized groups. As part of UN-Habitat's People-Centered Smart Cities programme, we are developing international guidelines to ensure that digital infrastructure contributes to inclusive and sustainable urban development. Peaceful Futures: Rebuilding communities and fostering social cohesion are central to achieving peace. From Iraq to Ukraine, UN-Habitat’s initiatives have been critical in post-conflict recovery, demonstrating the power of local action in creating lasting peace. Sustainable Futures: With urban populations rapidly rising, the sustainability of cities is essential for a prosperous future. Adequate housing and multilevel governance are key to addressing the challenges of urbanization and creating resilient cities. As highlighted by our Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach "A sustainable and prosperous future is within our grasp, but it must be nurtured at the local level. Together, we can ensure that no place and no person is left behind." #SummitoftheFuture #Local2030

👩👧🌍 Leaving No #Women Behind in #UrbanDevelopment: Historically, #CityPlanning has marginalized women and girls from public spaces and decision-making, both locally and globally. Now, more than ever, urban development must focus on the inclusion of vulnerable groups to create cities that work for everyone. This crucial topic will be explored in the 4th episode of the #UrbanInnovation webinar series. 💡 Join us on 24 September to explore regulatory tools and participatory approaches from cities in the Global South, showing how inclusive planning fosters safer, healthier, and more vibrant cities for all. Learn more and register ➡ https://lnkd.in/einkHXdu #InclusiveCities #CitiesForWomen #Cities4All Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), ICLEI, SDI. (Slum Dwellers International), CAHF | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa, African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF), City Diplomacy Lab, Huairou Commission Mahila Housing Trust