ECTP-CEU 2019 Young Planner Worshop : the e-book
In accordance with the ECTP-CEU’s objectives, the initiative of the Young Planners Workshop seeks to set out young planner’s perspectives and experiences in a frame of new European cities paradigmsThe workshop theme on planning on the edge focuses on a broad perspective of city frontiers and territories frontiers.This perspective includes the relationship of cities with […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Signature of the European Charter on Participatory Democracy by the Minister-President of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region Mr Rudi Vervoort
European Charter on Participatory Democracy ECTP-CEU is proud to announce the signature of the European Charter on Participatory Democracy by the Minister-President of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region Mr Rudi Vervoort. The European Charter on Participatory Democracy was signed by the Minister-President of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region Mr Rudi Vervoort, in Brussels, on […]
Orbituary for Guus Franken April 2016
EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF SPATIAL PLANNERS President of ECTP 1985 Guus Franken 23 February 1933 – 21 April 2016 It was with great sadness that we learned that Guus died following a long period of ill health. With the support of his family and his wife Maud, he faced his health difficulty with great strength and […]
ECTP-CEU Young Planners Workshop 2015: e-book released
The European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU) strongly supports and promotes the annual Young Planners Workshop. One of its central objectives is to bring young planning professionals together from different parts of Europe. By doing so, participants experience in a very direct way how different viewpoints and approaches of different planning cultures can bring on […]
Max Fabiani Award
The Town and Spatial Planning Association of Slovenia (TSPAS), in collaboration with the Max Fabiani Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia, announces a call for the International Max Fabiani Award for 2005–2015 achievements for exceptional work in urban design, urban planning, regional planning, or spatial […]
Edoardo Salzano
We share the sad news from Italy. Edoardo Salzano died at age 89, one of the most important town planners in Italy. Born in Naples, but based in Venice since 1974, over several decades he teached and made research in town planning at IUAV University. He also worked out many plans across the country and […]
World Town Planning Day 2015
Professional planners and allied professionals around the world will mark World Town Planning Day 2015 with an international online conference on: Housing Regeneration: Strengthening Communities See event info See website
2015 WTPD Online Conference Recordings
2015 Conference Recordings Thank you for registering for the World Town Planning Day Online Conference. We hope that you enjoyed the sessions this year. In reflecting on the past conference on Housing Regeneration, we recognize that it was the most technically challenging year we have had. However, the organizing committee has committed to learning from these challenges and addressing them […]
Excellence in Planning Education: Local, European & Global Perspective
Edited by Izabela Mironowicz In 2008 when Anna Geppert was editing the first issue of Planning Education, it was meant to be more an internal report providing the AESOP community with an impression of our debates, given the importance of the issues at stake. After more than 2,000 downloads, she realised that the AESOP community […]