AIPH Green City Briefing: Creating successful urban greening: planning and policy
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
Integrating green infrastructure across a city requires strategic planning and policy.
Urban greening initiatives improve residents’ quality of life, supporting biodiversity, and provide resilience to climate change. By incorporating urban greening objectives into city planning policies, decision makers can create more resilient and prosperity within urban areas. Hear from case studies where vibrant, sustainable developments have been established through planning and policy change.
Programme
13:00 – Welcome by MC Dr. Ing. Pietro Elisei, President of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
13:15 – Presentation by Peter Massini – Director of Future Nature Consultancy
Peter will present on Greening cities – policy shifts for a changing world, including:

Traditional policies for a green city
The need for policy change
Developing new policy
From policy to practice – successes and constraints

13:30 – Presentation by Lyne Mousseau, Head of Environmental Services Division for the City of Saint-Lazare, Montréal, Canada
13:45 – Q&A
14:00 – Briefing closes

The 60th World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA) |Code Red for Earth
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-06 | Istanbul Congress Center, Harbiye, Darülbedai Cd. No:3, 34367 Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey
CODE RED FOR EARTH
The 60th World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA), hosted by the UCTEA Chamber of Turkish Landscape Architects, will be held in Istanbul between 4-6 September 2024 with the theme “Code Red for Earth”.
The IFLA World Congress is the most important annual event for the Landscape Architecture profession and the IFLA community. The World Congress offers professional development and networking opportunities for practitioners, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, students, journalists, as well as anyone interested in the impact of landscape architecture on our society, economy, and culture. It is also an international event where challenges in education as well as current trends and issues in professional practice are discussed and answers to all problems are sought.
Herein, the 2024 IFLA 60th World Congress calls for humankind to take urgent action to prevent the worst impacts of environmental crises. Acknowledging human responsibility, the Congress invites policymakers, professionals, scientists, and individuals on stage to establish discourse and a course for the Earth’s future.
Registration Deadline: 15 August 2024
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1st International Conference for New Cities "Planning New Regenerative Cities "
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-13 | New Clark City, Tarlac, Philippines, New Clark City, Philippines
In a digitalising world with circular economy, expectations for sustainably humanised and healthy cities and environments are increasing. For urban and regional planners, there is an opportunity and professional responsibility to take a more robust approach to cities through new settlements or redevelopment strategies. Although coined 14 years ago by the World Future Council, a German non-profit foundation, regenerative cities are more contextual to be discussed or revisited, especially when we are now under triple planetary crisis and in fast digital transformation. What we can learn from the past, on-going, and near future city development will enrich the current stock of knowledge to navigate our future.
In New Clark City, about 100km northwest of Manila’s megalopolis in the Philippine Tarlac region, ISOCARP and the Local Organising Committee welcome the entire international planning community to explore the challenges and opportunities of planning for sustainable new cities that are healthy, inclusive, compact, regenerative and embed circular economy, carbon-neutral energy supplies, and nature-based solutions, while fostering sustainable connectivity and complementarity with existing cities in the region, and with Manila Metro in particular.
A particular focus is to explore New Clark City as inspiring practice of regenerating a former military base – aspiring to new concepts of brownfield development. The conference will also explore climate adaptive resilience planning approaches for new (and existing) cities vulnerable to climate change – from drought to floods – and natural risks such as volcanic and seismic activity. Last but not least, the conference will highlight the cultural diversity of the hosting region, as inspiration to blend past traditions, present practices and future innovations into smart new city planning and development, through inclusion of the indigenous population of the Aetas who had historical stewardship of domains part of the New Clark City development area.
While the conference location is hinting to a regional focus on new city development in the fast-urbanising Asian part of the Global South, ISOCARP’s 60th World Planning Congress Diamond Anniversary Series will ensure a historical perspective by connecting New Clark City with grand old new city planning concepts such as Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City (1902), as well with the latest planning developments in and around the medieval Italian town of Siena, hosting the grand finale of the 60th World Planning Congress Diamond Anniversary Series.
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Circular Cities Summit 2.0
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-12 | Conrad Dubai, Conrad Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Circular Cities Summit 2.0
11-12 September 2024 | Dubai, UAE
Organized by: Circular Cities Network
Building upon the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Singapore 2023, Circular Cities Summit 2.0 (CCS 2.0) is poised to emerge as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable urban futures. Conceived by eminent vanguards of international professional organisations, including the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), International Union of Architects (UIA) and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), (UIA) (AIPH) alongside other distinguished entities, this summit stands as a resolute clarion call. These organisations join us this year: Society of Sustainability and Green Materials (SSGM), World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), and International Society for Urban Health (ISUH).
CCS 2.0 will be held in Dubai on 11-12 September this year, with the summit taking place on the first day and the technical tours are scheduled on the second day. This year, we emphasise the integration of circular design principles into urban design and planning to tackle urgent environmental challenges, including extreme weather, severe traffic congestion, critical air pollution, and issues with thermal comfort. Taking place in Dubai, the summit will explore how concepts from the circular economy can be utilised to boost urban sustainability and resilience.
For more information on the summit, please visit https://www.circular-cities-network.org/ccs-2-0.

Call for Papers and Centrality/Dispersion Conference 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | Faculty of Architecture Wrocław University of Science and Technology ul, Bolesława Prusa, Wrocław, 53/55 50-317, Poland
Centrality/Dispersion Conference 2024
The conference addresses the demand for a new approach in territorial governance, and gathers experts from various scientific disciplines to present their research on urban centers and discuss dispersion occurrences.
The deadline for paper proposal submissions is 15th May 2024.
For more information, visit our website.

Cyber Agora #11 "Regional Planning for Resilient Natural Systems"
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
ISOCARP-RTPI Webinar: Regional Planning for Resilient Natural Systems
Nature and nature-based solutions play a critical role in emission reduction, climate change adaptation and reversing biodiversity loss. To succeed, we must deploy these solutions swiftly and on a large scale. This makes the regional dimension of natural systems, whether existing or in need of regeneration, crucial to our future.

Join us for a Climate Resilience Planning event where we will explore two distinct regional systems at risk: fast-eroding coastlines and peri-urban green oases. We’ll discuss how urban expansion and climate change impact these areas, explore their value, and examine the role of planning instruments and digital twin technology in their preservation. Additionally, we will consider the cultural significance of these natural assets for future generations and inter-generational equity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into planning for the future of our natural systems.
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60th ISOCARP World Planning Congress | Reinventing The (In)visible Cities
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-12 | Santa Maria della Scala, Complesso museale Santa Maria della Scala, Piazza del Duomo, 1, Siena, 53100
The 60th ISOCARP World Planning Congress – Reinventing the (In)Visible Cities, will be held in the historic Italian city of Siena, from the 8th to 12th October 2024. This will be the highlight event of this special year and part of ISOCARP’s 60th World Planning Congress Diamond Anniversary Series, celebrating 60 years of congresses.
Siena, with its rich tapestry of history, commitment to innovation, and dedication to heritage preservation, serves as a living embodiment of the theme “Reinventing The (In)Visible Cities.” As the place where Calvino spent his last day sand a shining example of good governance depicted in Lorenzetti’s frescoes, Siena offers an unparalleled setting for exploring the intersection of tradition and progress. Its UNESCO-listed center, anchored by the iconic Piazza del Campo, provides a scenic canvas for envisioning the cities of tomorrow, while the treasures housed within the Duomo showcase the city’s enduring excellence. Siena’s pioneering spirit is evident in its historic contributions to walkability and banking, showcasing a legacy of urban innovation that continues to shape its identity. As a vital stop along the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route and home to the vibrant Palio horse race, Siena exemplifies the power of connection and tradition. Symbolizing transformation, the Santa Maria della Scala reflects ISOCARP’s mission to bridge past and future, providing a fitting venue for discussions on urban resilience and innovation.
Under the banner of “Reinventing the (In)Visible Cities: From Heritage to Innovation, Forging Pathways to Resilience,” the congress held within Siena’s historic walls seeks to chart a course towards sustainable urban development. Inspired by Calvino’s visionary work in “Invisible Cities,” delegates are encouraged to imagine the unseen and strive for urban utopia. By reimagining city planning and design to accommodate innovation in all fields, we honour Siena’s unique historical significance and focus on topics such as urban regeneration, leveraging cultural heritage for sustainable development, and combating climate change. As we gather within Siena’s timeless embrace, we embark on a journey to revitalize our cities, dismantle systemic inequalities, and create a sustainable urban legacy for generations to come. Through collective vision and shared commitment, we embrace the challenge of reinventing our cities to meet the needs of the present while preserving the essence of our past.
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Call for Entries of the 22nd LivCom SDG Awards
2024-11-02 08:00 - 2024-11-05 17:00 UTC
The Finals of the 22nd International Awards for Liveable Communities/LivCom Awards will be held in Cairo, Egypt in early November 2024. After joint confirmation by the Egyptian Government and UN-Habitat, the LivCom Finals will be organized as a parallel event of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), lasting for 4 days and including the Finals Presentations, the International Forum on Building Smart and Liveable Cities, a technical conference and a training session.
LivCom Committee will be partnering with multiple UN Agencies and international organizations, in particularly ISOCARP, UNCRD, UN-INIA, UNESCO, etc. Relevant organizations from EU, the League of Arab States and UNU systems are expected to join in the cooperation subsequently.
As LivCom’s partner organization, ISOCARP calls for outstanding cities and projects from across the world to actively participate in LivCom 2024. As to our member institutions, you’re more than welcome to nominate cities or represent the cities you’re providing services for to participate.
This year, ISOCARP intends to work with LivCom Committee in co-launching the Planning & Design Award under the category of Project Award (Environmentally Sustainable Project Award). Targeted at sustainable urban planning, building design and large-scale residential communities, the Planning & Design Award is open to the projects with complete planning & design but yet to be built. The Judging Criteria for P&D Award are the same as that used to judge Project Award.
As a UN-backed international competition, the LivCom Awards was launched in 1997 and is the World’s major Awards Competition focusing on International Best Practice regarding the management of the local environment and development, with further objective of improving the quality of life of individual citizens through the creation of “liveable communities”. Over the past 2 decades, over 70 countries are represented within the Awards.
LivCom has been taking participation and sharing as an important goal. Numerous outstanding winner cities consider participation in LivCom as a significant platform and exchange opportunity for city development and improvement of living quality. Cities will in return learn about the best practices and solutions from other countries facing similar challenges.
This year’s Awards is centred on mobilizing local authorities to focus on the management of local environment and development with the theme of building smart, liveable and sustainable cities. As such, technologies, projects and initiatives related to the construction of smart cities are encouraged to be included in the Submission.
LivCom Awards are made annually in three categories covering Whole Cities, Projects and Technologies& Solutions. Entrants of the Whole City Award registered through ISOCARP are required to provide a Registration Form prior to 1 July 2024 and Written Submission (no more than 4500 words and in strict accordance to the Six Judging Criteria) to info@livcomawards.org prior to 1 August 2024. After interim evaluation and review, the shortlisted entrants are required to organize a delegation to take part in onsite Finals Presentations, followed by questions asked by the Judges at the Finals organized in Cairo this early November.
The Judging Criteria mainly cover the following 6 aspects：

Enhancement of the Landscapes and Public Spaces
Arts, Culture and Heritage Management
Environmental Protection and Green Economy
Community Participation and Empowerment
Healthy Lifestyle
Sustainable Planning and Management Policies

Participation in LivCom is free of charge. However, it will be necessary to cover your own travel expenses (flights& accommodation) and personal costs.
Please find more on LivCom website: www.livcomawards.org
We look forward to your participation to this well-known Awards Competition and participation in the Awards is surely an investment in the future of a city.

ARCHITEKTURA METROPOLII | ARCHITECTURE OF THE METROPOLIS
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-15 | Urban Culture Institute (Instytut Kultury Miejskiej), Kunszt wodny, Targ Rakowy 11, Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Next City Seminar
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | Metropolitan Region Rotterdam, The Hague, Netherlands

Young Planning Professionals' Workshop - Designing for Walkability and Liveability: Multi-Scalar Public Space Strategies in Riyadh
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Masterclass - AI for Decision-Making in Urban Planning
2025-11-29 - 2025-11-30 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress Cities & Regions in Action
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-04 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
