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World Town Planning Day World Town Planning Day is celebrated in 30 countries on four continents each November 8. It is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities. World Town Planning Day presents an excellent opportunity to look at planning from a global perspective, and APA encourages its members to consider planning challenges and solutions around the globe on that day.
Program History The international organization for World Town Planning Day was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires to advance public and professional interest in planning, both locally and abroad. WTPD began to be observed in many countries 20-30 years ago. WTPD is promoted each year by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISoCaRP) headquartered at The Hague in The Netherlands. Why celebrate World Town Planning Day?
What is APA doing for World Town Planning Day? To highlight the impact and benefits of planning around the United States, APA encourages members to celebrate National Community Planning Month in October of each year. Click here for information on National Community Planning Month. APA encourages members to continue to think globally on November 8, World Town Planning Day. Check back here for WTPD ideas. |
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The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) endorses World Town Planning
Day as a strategy to promote a broad-based awareness, support, and advocacy
of community and regional planning among the general public and all levels of
government through activities in recognition of American accomplishments on
World Town Planning Day, November 8 of each year. 