Madrid General Assembly 10-11 May 2019
2019 – ECTP-CEU Manifesto on Airports and Cities
This Manifesto on Airports and Cities in Europe was approved by the 2019 General Assembly of the ECTP-CEU at its Spring meeting in Madrid.It was prepared after research by the ECTP-CEU Working Group members Dominique Lancrenon and Joris Scheers, the European Urban and Regional Planning Awards jury members and the ECTP-CEU Executive Committee.This Manifesto is […]
Signature of European Charter on Participatory Democracy Gent October 3 2018
Presentation of the Awards to the COTER members at the CoR October 24 2018
The XIIth European Urban and Regional Planning Awards
Young Planners 2018 Workshop
Spring 2018 General Assembly
International symposium / Enhancing spatial efficiency in urbanized areas

October 6, 2017, Jointly organized by City of Leuven, VRP and ECTP-CEU International symposium /Enhancing spatial efficiency in urbanized areas Download the presentations here: Welcoming words by Joris Scheers, president ECTP-CEU and Carl Devlies, First Elderman City of Leuven, responsible for Spatial Planning. -> download the presentation Leuven Urban redevelopment programs as strategic projects of […]
Young Planners 2017 Workshop
SEISMIC scoping paper
This paper can raise knowledge and understanding about EU and its components. It provides a concise and clear overview of EU institutions, policies, funds etc related to urban and planning aspects. Although the paper concerns social innovation the overview is most relevant for informing those who are interested in urban related aspects of the EU. […]
ECTP-CEU at World Urban Forum 7 in Medellin.
During the World Urban Forum 7 in Medellin, both Lluís Brau and Joris Scheers will (re)present the ECTP with presentations on the memorandum of understanding between UN-Habitat and ECTP and on the European Charter. Follow them on Twitter @scheerjo
The 7th World Urban Forum
The 7th World Urban Forum ( WUF ) will be held in Medellin (Colombia) from 5 to 11 April 2014. The WUFs are the biggest events centred around human habitat . These are biannual events organized by UN-HABITAT, where meet and discuss governments, local authorities, NGOs , financial groups, academics, private businesses, professionals and […]
Thinking Spatially: Why places need to be at the heart of policy-making in the twenty-first century
Just out: The first of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s centenary papers in the Planning Horizons series. Thinking Spatially: Why places need to be at the heart of policy-making in the twenty-first century. Illustrated, closely-argued and fully referenced, the paper shows that by thinking spatially the connections and the solutions to the challenges become more apparent. The […]
New Use / New Move : Land Use and Mobility

FORUM 11.05.2017 BOZAR Center for Fine Arts Brussels The present proceedings summarize the interventions and discussions held at the FORUM of 2017.05.11 at BOZAR, Centre for Fine Arts Brussels Proceedings available: – complete (in French); – summurized in French / Dutch & English Preconisations : French Dutch English
2017 – Guidelines on professional competences in Spatial Planning
Guidelines on professional competences in Spatial Planningincludingthe Principles of Professional Conduct These Guidelines on Professional Competencies and the Code of Conduct were approved by the 2017 General Assembly of the ECTP-CEU at its Autumn meeting in Leuven. These Guidelines were prepared after research by the ECTP-CEU Working Group members Dominique Lancrenon, Philippe Doucet, Noel Riordan, […]
World Town Planning Day 2016 International online conference
WELCOME ABOUT 2016 CONFERENCE World Town Planning Day (WTPD) is an international day celebrating the accomplishments of planners and their contributions to their communities. On November 8, planners in more than 30 countries participate in World Town Planning Day activities annually, a practice that begin in 1949. About the Online Conference The World Town Planning […]
Lluis Brau passes away

It is with great sadness we received the news that our dear friend Lluis passed away. Lluis was for ECTP a tower of strength. He brought wisdom and integrity to all we engaged in. Qualities so much needed in our society which is being driven by those who have a disregard for truth, experience and […]
The XIth European Urban and Regional Planning Awards

Press Release July 6, 2016: The XIth European Urban and Regional Planning Awards The XIth European Urban and Regional Planning Awards were presented by Mr Raffaele Cattaneo, President of the COTER at the Committee of the Regions on July 4th 2016. Mr Raffaele Cattaneo Three winning projects, their planners and their cities were celebrated: Ewa […]