Spatial Planning Governance for 21st Century
As part of the ECTP-CEU General Assembly, the host country organises a conference on a specific theme. On 22th May, the conference which was organised together with the Malta Chamber of Planners and the Department of Spatial Planning & Infrastructure (University of Malta) was entitled – SPATIAL PLANNING GOVERNANCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Here are […]
The quality of construction in the light of the various new regulations: an interprofessional approach
On Friday 30 June2023, ECTP-CEU had the opportunity to participate actively in an important event organised by Cobaty International -an ECTP-CEU partnership member- and Cobaty Italia in #Milan, Italy. The title was ‘#Quality in the #construction of the built environment in the light of the new #norm – an inter-professional approach’. ECTP-CEU vice president Markus […]
ECTP-CEU Conference : Spatial Planning Governance for the 21st Century
Recently ECTP-CEU had a terrific conference in Malta about spatial planning governance for the 21st century. We feel privileged to have amongst our members a diversity of countries across the whole of Europe –east, west, north and for this Spring Conference we were meeting in one of our most southernly states. We feel that we […]
Successful conference on Spatial Planning Governance for the 21st Century held in historic World Heritage city of Valletta, Malta
The ECTP-CEU were the key participants in a conference organised by the Malta Chamber of Planning, held in Valletta, Malta on Monday 22nd May 2023. The theme of the conference was ‘Spatial planning governance for the 21st century’, and a variety of speakers gave insights into planning in Malta. They included the Minister of Planning […]
5th Urban Economy Forum + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress (UEF5 + WPC59)
Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By changing our habits and making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we have the power to confront the climate challenge and build a more sustainable world. Joint Congress of The International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) […]
‘ECTP-CEU takes part in meeting of Davos Baukultur Alliance in Switzerland’
Janet Askew, President of the ECTP-CEU had the privilege of attending a meeting of the Davos Baukultur Alliance in January in Switzerland. The ECTP-CEU found itself in esteemed company to discuss vital issues so important to spatial planners. Ministers of 31 countries, along with civil society organisations (NGOs and IGOs) and major construction and real […]
Charter on participative democracy
This autumn another 10 cities and municpalities and one province in Flanders (B) signed ECTP-CEU’s Charter on participative democracy. Our member VRP is promoting local authorities to sign the charter and to exchange best practices in taking citizens on board in spatial planning processes. Foto’s form signing events in Ghent and Bruges. ECTP-CEU is encouraging all our members to promote local […]
Future of the Traces of modernity: public mass housing neighbourhoods – Conference
Janet Askew, President of ECTP-CEU was invited to make the opening remarks for the conference which was held in Bratislava on 27th September 2022. The ECTP-CEU co-operated with SPA-CE.NET and AUÚP to hold a conference with SPECTRA CE EU at STU in Bratislava, with the inspiring theme, ‘Future of the Traces of modernity: public mass housing neighbourhoods’. The conference included a […]
Biennale of European Towns and Town Planners / European Urban and Regional Planning Awards /
Young Planners Workshop / Autumn General Assembly of the ECTP-CEU Published the Call for submission of applications for cities to host the 2023 combined event of the 14th Biennale of European Towns and Town Planners 13th European Urban and Regional Planning Awards 12th Young Planners Workshop 2023 Autumn General Assembly of the ECTP-CEU After a […]
ECTP-CEU Statement on Ukraine
The European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU) stands in solidarity with the planners and citizens of Ukraine against the destructive invasion of their country. As an organisation which represents the planning profession across the countries of Europe, we condemn the unprovoked and catastrophic attack on Ukraine. The Ukraine people have demonstrated just how much they believe […]
Welcoming migrants: an urban planning issue
As part of its monthly “rendez-vous”, the SFU (French Society of Urban Planners) organised on 29 November 2021 a zoom discussion on the theme of MIGRATION which brought together more than 35 participants; among them Damien Carême, Member of the European Parliament, President of the National Association of Welcoming Cities and Territories ANTIVA (today 37 […]
European Urban Agenda: Ljubljana agreement officially adopted !
ECTP was actively involved as European stakeholder in this Ljubljana agreement. For the past two years, we participated at the various EU- presidency meetings and highlighted the importance of integrated urban planning and incorporating planning professionals in the urban agenda projects. For more info, see: Informal meeting of Ministers for Urban Matters Informal meeting of ministers responsible for urban matters […]
New ECTP-CEU ExCo 2021-2025
At its Autumn General Assembly in Athens on 5 November 2021, the European Council of Town Planners (ECTP-CEU) elected its new Executive Committee (ExCo) for the next four years until autumn 2025. Its composition is as follows: Janet Askew, RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute – United Kingdom), as President; Markus Hedorfer, ASSURB (Associazione Nazionale degli […]
CITY REBOOT: Post-Pandemic Planning and the New European Bauhaus – eBook
ECTP-CEU Young Planners Workshop 2021 The topic relies on the New European Bauhaus initiative launched in order to open the door to a more holistic approach to our built environment, seeking to combine design, sustainability, accessibility, affordability, and investment to help deliver the European Green Deal and to enhance, at the same time, economic, social, […]
EUROPEAN CLIMATE LAW
The European Parliament, in plenary session on 24 June, adopted the provisional agreement reached with the Council, which had formally adopted it on 28 June.In addition to enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective in EU law, the regulation sets a binding target of reducing the EU’s net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% […]
LANDSUPPORT Live round tables (06/05 – 20/05 – 27/05 – 17/06 – 01/07/2021)
LANDSUPPORT has been very active and developing tools as indicated in the project objectives. Now, it is time to talk about them! #LetsTalkAboutLand – LANDSUPPORT goes live! During these live round tables, LANDSUPPORT experts and users will guide us through today’s land policy and management challenges, and will show us how LANDSUPPORT tools can help […]
Implementing ECTP-CEU’s Re-START Europe Declaration : A joint project LINCOLN Institute – ECTP-CEU
Call for European case studies Update on the call to members of ECTP-CEU for case studies of Post-COVID recovery plans building on the Re-Start Europe declaration – More info on the call : ECTP-CEU (European Council of Spatial Planners – Conseil Européen des Urbanistes) felt the need to reflect on the effects of the current […]
CITY REBOOT : Post-Pandemic Planning and the New European Bauhaus
ECTP Young Planners 2021 This year’s topic builds on the initiative launched by Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) called New European BAUHAUS (NEB) which aims at a holistic approach to our built environment, seeking to combine design, sustainability, accessibility, affordability and investment to contribute to the implementation of the European Green […]