(South Africa)

Honorary Member

Formed in January 2004 as a result of the merger between the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of the region’s prominent and most admired universities—bringing together the rich histories of both the former universities. It is a multi-campus, residential, teaching, and research-led University located in the picturesque province of KwaZulu-Natal. Moreover, it has a proud and rich heritage of academic excellence. The year 2010 marked the centenary of higher education in the province of KwaZulu-Natal—a centenary of scholarship, innovation, and community engagement. The vast wealth of knowledge production lies at the heart of the University’s success as one of the top institutions in the African continent.

(Kenya)

(South Africa)

The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) is the statutory Council established in terms of the Planning Profession Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002), by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. It is established with the purpose of regulating the Planning Profession following the terms and conditions of the Act. The functions of the Council are to: regulate the planning profession so as to promote and protect the interests of the public in relation to planning; register persons in terms of this Act; institute and enforce disciplinary action against registered persons contravening the provisions of this Act; support the functioning of disciplinary and appeal structures established under this Act; and, ensure and promote a high standard of education and training in the planning sector.

(Bangladesh)

‘Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) is the national professional organization of the Planners of the country established in 1974 for the advancement of Urban and Regional Planning includes Rural Planning as well. Since the inception, the institute has been working to ensure the planned and orderly development of the towns/cities and regions of the country through its various activities. BIP organizes seminars, workshops on various aspects of urban and regional/rural planning including transportation and environment; publishes journals and newsletters; arrange discussion meetings with stakeholders; and advises policy makers on various aspects related to physical planning and development control.’

(China)

Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute (GZPI) was founded in 1953. We are committed to providing urban and rural planning, construction and natural resource management to government, society and public. GZPI is expanding business in urban planning, surveying and mapping geographic information, architectural design, municipal and landscape design, geotechnical engineering, engineering consulting, engineering supervision, engineering management and consulting, etc. GZPI actively participates in international exchanges and cooperation, We have established friendly cooperative relations with UN-Habitat, Urban Land Organization, ISOCARP, internationally renowned colleges and universities.

(Indonesia)

Founded in 1971, IAP is the sole organisation of urban and regional planners in Indonesia, with 31 provincial chapters throughout Indonesia. As a registered and accredited professional organization, IAP mainly serves continuous professional development (CPD), planning advocacy, planners’ certification, planning standards and innovation, national and international networking. In September 2019, IAP was a local host of the 55th ISOCARP World Planning Congress that was attended by more than 700 participants from more than 44 countries. IAP has also regularly published the Indonesian Most Liveable City Index (MLCI), Planning Outlook, and other thematic publications. Currently chaired by Dr. Andy Simarmata, the IAP intends to be a convenient home for planners to grow their planning competences and to actively contribute to the society and sustainable development agenda.

(Qatar)

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), Qatar is a governmental body responsible for spatial planning and development of the country. It follows the strategy of Qatar National Vision 2030 in order to implement its objectives through delivering balanced and sustainable economic, social and environmental growth. Responsibilities of the MME within the Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning sector include, but are not limited to, preparation of urban plans and regulations, land surveying and subdivisions, allocation of land, management of state properties, implementation of municipal projects, programmes as well as supervision of engineering professionals. The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry, has been selected as the host of 57th ISOCARP World Planning Congress in Doha, November 2021.

(China)

Platinum Member

Wuhan Natural Resources Conservation and Utilization Center (NRCU), a public institution subordinated to Wuhan Municipal Land Resources and Planning Bureau, is a research institute specialized in public welfare services honored of dual A-class qualifications for land use planning and urban & rural planning formulations. NRCU mainly undertakes relevant studies on municipal natural resources conservation and utilization, classification and statistical accounting of natural resources assets, ecological restoration of territorial space, policy studies, and regulation of territorial space use, etc. Besides, it engages in providing qualified professional services and delivering designated work from the Bureau.

(Japan)

Oriental Consultants Global (“OC Global”) is an integrated engineering and development consulting firm that has provided services in 150+ countries over the past 60+ years. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, we aim at realizing a sustainable society; provide services that will serve better quality of life by utilizing ample experiences in the overseas market; and contribute to the development of social infrastructure to help support people’s lives all over the world. OC Global’s track record in city and regional planning includes delivering essential services such as climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability; as well as transferring knowledge and expertise to enhance institutional capacity of governments in the planning and managing of livable cities.

(Philippines)

The Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) was formally established on October 16, 1969, with the approval of its charter by the Securities and Exchange Commission. PIEP is a non-government, non-profit, accredited professional organization for environmental planners. In its 52nd year, PIEP’s ambition is to promote, advance, and raise the Philippines’ study, practice, and development of environmental planning. In 2019, there are about 6,393 Licensed Environmental Planners, has 66 fellows, and 4 honorary members, in 31 chapters across the Islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In addition, the organization has expanded its reach internationally in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

(China)

Inaugurated in 1956, Urban Planning Society of China (UPSC) is the national academic organization in the field of urban planning in China. UPSC is one of the major national planning organizations of the world, and is the formal representative of China in ISOCARP. . The major tasks of UPSC include promoting planning knowledge and technologies through carrying out academic exchange in all forms, providing consulting services to governmental agencies at different levels, publishing planning books and journals, protecting the legitimate rights of urban planners, promoting the planning profession, and granting honor and awards to excellent individuals, organizations and practices.

(China)

Wuhan Planning and Design Institution (WPDI) was founded in 1979, subordinated to Wuhan Natural Resources and Planning Bureau. As one of the most influential planning research institutions in China, We have first-class qualifications in urban-rural planning and land use plannings. WPDI aims for building a “national first-class planning institute” and a “high-level urban think tank”. That closely related to demands of Wuhan planning, construction and social development, creates our own business characteristics and core competency in master planning, detailed planning, transportation and municipal planning, historical and cultural protection planning, urban underground space planning, waterfront urban design and planning informatization, etc. WPDI has formed its comprehensive technical superiority of “Specialty integration, Multiple compliance “. WPDI insists development strategy of “going out and bringing in”, has established long-term strategic cooperation with famous universities at home and abroad, such as the University of Illinois and famous design institutions, such as SOM, developed an open cooperation pattern in all-dimension, multi-level and wide-field. ¬

(Switzerland)

Platinum Member

ITACUS or the ITA Committee on Underground Spaces is one of four permanent committees of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA), with the mandate to reach out to policy leaders, NGOs, and interrelated disciplines to create and amplify awareness of the underground’s potential and also to foster its integration into the urban fabric through planning and applied uses.ITACUS works closely with its global partner ISOCARP, the International Society of City and Regional Planners and actively contributes to the work of UNDRR, UN-Habitat, and the UN Environment Programme. 

(United Kingdom)

Gold Member

The Royal Town Planning Institute is an international professional body for town planners with over 27,000 members in 88 countries. We are responsible for maintaining professional standards and accrediting world class planning courses both in the UK and internationally. We have offices in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. The Town Planning Institute was founded in 1914. In 1970 a supplemental Royal Charter was granted, and the Institute became the Royal Town Planning Institute. We are the voice of the profession. We engage with governments, experts, advocates and international bodies to promote good planning, lead on policy development and research, and promote planning in the long-term public interest. We support our members to deliver outstanding placemaking that creates inclusive, healthy, prosperous, sustainable and happy communities.

(The Netherlands)

The Amsterdam Academy of Architecture is an acclaimed graduate school for architecture, urbanism and landscape architecture founded in 1908. With its concurrent educational model, it educates about 300 students from around the world in the three spatial disciplines to become leading professionals and forward-thinking individuals. As part of the Amsterdam University of the Arts it conducts artistic and scientific research under its (r)evolution planet agenda: preparing future thinkers and doers for a world that will be fundamentally different than today’s.

(Belgium)

AG Vespa builds, as a ‘public’ developer, a liveable, attractive and sustainable city through the management of existing real estate, the realisation of specific building projects and urban development projects.

(Norway)

Bodø kommune (municipality) is the local government, and is responsible for most of the public services such as primary schools, local health care, culture institutions, and technical infrastructure. Norwegian municipalities are the planning authority and hosts the urban development office with urban planners, architects, engineers and GIS workers. Bodø kommune is the biggest employer in Bodø with over 4000 employees that provides the daily services to its 52 000 inhabitants.

(Russia)

Agency for strategic development «CENTER» is the analytics and consulting organization working in the field of development, urban planning and urban science. Company focuses on strategic regional development and the quality of the urban environment.

(Belgium)

The city of Antwerp strives for quality in the built environment. The task of the city architect or ‘stadsbouwmeester’ is to stimulate architectural quality for all new projects in Antwerp.

(Belgium)

The City of Brussels is proud to develop it’s urban vision as the capital of Belgium. A dedicated team of architects and engineers ensures a healthy balance in a city where living, working, leisure and tourism go hand in hand. The City of Brussels is constantly monitoring the latest urban developments in order to make it future-proof while protecting its world famous heritage.

(Albania)

(The Netherlands)

The Centre for Planning Education & Research (CPER) is based within the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at University College Cork, in Cork, Ireland. It is firmly established as a centre of excellence in professional planning education, community/industry engagement, research and consultancy in spatial planning. With a strong intellectual and disciplinary home in the social sciences, the Centre also extends to learning, research and practice within the fields of urban design, transport, international development, community engagement, administration and the law. The Centre maintains professional accreditation from the Irish Planning Institute and the Royal Town Planning Institute, and is a full member of the Association of European Schools of Planning.

(Spain)

CPSV was founded in 1986 by prof. Josep Roca. It integrates a multidisciplinary group of researchers from Architectural Technology, Urbanism, Physics, Representation and other departments, who develop research and teaching in the fields of Urban Management, Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis, Sustainability and Environmental Assessment, Climate Resilience for Cities, Real Estate, Energy Efficiency and Urban Valuation. The center coordinates a PhD Program since 1989-90 and a track of the Master Degree MBArch Urban and Architectonic Management and Valuation as well as Professional Master’s Degree on Urban Planning, Sustainability and Climate Change, Real Estate, Geographical Information Systems and Smart Cities. The CPSV provides technical support for all governments’ levels, enterprises, promotes citizen engagement and collaborates with other universities and institutions based on the Quadruple Innovation Helix to cocreate the future and drive structural changes to achieve the sustainable development goals and thus create better cities and regions for people.

(Italy)

Eurac Research is a private research centre founded in 1992 in Bolzano/Bozen (South Tyrol). Our research addresses the greatest challenges facing us in the future: health, energy, well-functioning political and social systems and an intact environment. The Institute for Renewable Energy conducts applied research on advanced energy systems, based on or including sustainable energy sources. Its activities include national and international research projects, as well as direct cooperation with industry partners for the development of new products and the evaluation of technological solutions.

(Poland)

The Faculty of Architecture at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is one of the largest academic institutions in the Lower Silesian region (Poland). At present there are over 1200 students (in which 170 in Spatial Management) and over 80 doctoral students at the Faculty of Architecture, who are taught by 128 academic teachers. The topics of research span a wide range: from history of architecture and urban planning to visual arts, and from interior design to regional planning. Academic research and development programs are conducted in cooperation with national research institutions as well as regional and local governments.

(Belgium)

The Flemish Department of Environment and Spatial Development is responsible for the Flemish policy on the environment and living environment, spatial planning, soil and subsoil, climate, green economy and animal welfare. We provide a link between these and other themes, particularly energy, mobility, agriculture and the economy. As environmental issues are becoming increasingly complex, our department works pre-eminently on integrating and connecting. We are an open network organization, based on strong, substantive expertise. A top-down approach does not work in environment policy. Policy development and implementation require close cooperation with other authorities, citizens and companies. We are committed to developing multidisciplinary knowledge among partners and investing in public support.

(Belgium)

The Flemish Association of Urban and Spatial Planners is a non-profit organization in Flanders, Belgium, with around 1,000 members active in urban design, town and city planning, academic research on urbanism, local and regional authorities etc. The organization has a clear-cut agenda: enhancing the quality of Flemish spatial planning and getting planners ready to tackle space-related challenges in this part of the world (densification, open space, mobility, climate change, energy, governance & participation,…). To share this agenda with urban planning professionals, we organize lectures, study & field trips and seminars. We work in close collaboration with the Flemish and local governments, providing information and advice on urban planning issues.

(Serbia)

The Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS) is registered for scientific, research and professional work in the field of architecture, urban and spatial planning. IAUS was founded in 1954 with the aim to deal with scientific research and educational work, as well as work on comprehensive projects in the field of architecture and urban planning.
Department for Research and Development is divided in organizational units: (1) Center for Architecture and Housing (architectural and urban design, i.e. investment and technical documentation); (2) Center for Spatial Development and Environment (sustainable development, environment, utility systems, consulting, engineering, management), and (3) Center for Information Technology, Publishing Activities and Education (spatial/geographical information system, etc.).

(Kosovo)

The Institute for Science and Technology (INSI) LLC was founded in 2010 and currently employs 36 experts who specialise in research, analysis, and studies in spatial and urban planning, housing, environment, transport, economics & financing, geography, sociology, waste management, architecture, legal services, construction, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, telecommunications & information technology, etc. INSI LLC has a long working experience in preparing Municipal Development Plans, Municipal Zoning Maps, Urban Mobility Plans, Strategic Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, and PFI, PPP, or other similar feasibility studies, including energy-efficient public lighting for most municipalities within the Republic of Kosovo, as well as international organisations such as LOGOS-HELVETAS, OSCE, SIDA, EU Office in Kosovo, GIZ, etc.

(Germany)

The Joint Centre Urban Systems (JUS) is an inter- and transdisciplinary “umbrella” research centre with central facilities at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) in Germany and represents the university’s Flagship Research Area “Urban Systems”. The over 70 members of the profile focus come from all eleven faculties of the university. JUS is part of a greater scientific cooperation within the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), which, together with the Ruhr University of Bochum and the Technical University of Dortmund, founded the Competence Field Metropolitan Research (KoMet). As an inter-faculty research centre, the Centre for Logistics and Traffic (ZLV) is part of the Flagship Research Area.

(Norway)

LPA Studio is a multidisciplinary office specialised in regenerative urbanism optimised for the lifestyles of the territories with good weather. It employs planning and design methodologies that interpret built environments as living systems that exchange energy, information, and matter with their environment. In other words: biourbanism for the sunny part of the planet. LPA Studio operates in territorial planning, urban design and landscaping. It also develops consulting work in urban sustainability as an auditing company for the BREEAM certificate.

(France)

METREX, the Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas, provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge, expertise and experience on metropolitan affairs, and joint action on issues of common interest. The Network has members from some 50 metropolitan regions and areas and partners in many others. METREX contributes the metropolitan dimension to policies, programmes and projects on a European scale. The Network is a partner of European institutions, the research community, governmental organisations and other networks.

(Belgium)

In every urban or landscape project that it is a part of, OMGEVING not only seeks out the spatial but also the societal value it can add. OMGEVING lets this commitment filter through into its research, design, and its construction work. Based in Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and Ho Chi Minh City, the design company sustains the human scale of its projects through the principle of cooperative collaboration. Since 1973 it is not only the projects but the horizontal structure of OMGEVING itself that has been based on dialogue, cooperation and cross-pollination. Over 80 experienced and dedicated geographers, spatial planners, mobility experts, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers, and just as many personalities make up our two fields of activity – Landscape architecture and Urbanism.

(Belgium)

perspective.brussels is a multidisciplinary centre of expertise that provides the Brussels Region with the means to gain more knowledge and prepare its future. perspective.brussels offers a wealth of expertise in terms of knowledge and territorial development, statistics and socio-economic analysis, support for the school sector and architectural quality. Thanks to that broad expertise, perspective.brussels produces cross-cutting analyses and strategies going beyond merely sectoral approaches. To date, the institution employs about 150 people. Through its rigorous and relevant analyses, perspective.brussels nourishes public authorities’ reflections as well as public debate.

(Albania)

POLIS University is a private higher education institution in Tirana, Albania, established in 2006. U_POLIS is a “space for thinking” about spatial development policies, applied design and technology, as well as leadership and entrepreneurship, and aims to provide “knowledge, technology and leadership” for people. It offers different study levels such as bachelor programs, master of science, executive master, PhD (in partnership with University of Ferrara, Italy) and non-university professional programs. All of POLIS’ academic programs and the institution itself are fully (re)accredited in Albania and by other international agencies. POLIS University also hosts the “AUA, the Association of Albanian Architects, Urbanists and Planners”, an Art-Gallery, and UNECE “Center of Excellence”.

(Russia)

RTDA is an architectural firm founded in 2004. The company name – RTDA – accurately covers all features of the company’s activity: Research. Territory development. Architecture. We are experts in urban planning and architecture, and provide a wide range of services, whether it be urban planning research, master planning, architectural design, space planning, interior design or a comprehensive development concept for a specific territory. Our project solutions are aimed at meeting the needs of different groups of the population while taking into account the peculiarities of the national, areal and climatic nature.

Our mission is to create friendly living conditions within and beyond Russia by creating a favorable environment for people and society.

(Belgium)

Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy with more then 18.500 engineers, designers and other specialist working in Northern Europe and 70 countries around the globe. With our mission Transforming Society Together we help shaping the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and stakeholders we create solutions to accelerate the needed societal transitions that are needed to address climate change and urbanization. and tackle urbanization and harness the power of digitalization. With a wide range of services within the broad field of urbanism – like spatial research, urban design, public space, mobility planning and environmental management – we stand for an integrated vision and collaboration in different contexts. The strong cooperation between our different divisions and expertises, and Sweco Group enables us to have a great impact on our living environment. It offers us the opportunity to contribute on a larger scale to the transition towards an energy- and climate-neutral, healthy and safe society. Visit our website.

(Ireland)

With more than 100 years of experience in urban and regional infrastructures, Tractebel’s high-level planning and engineering services offer added value across the full lifecycle of projects, from master plan and conceptual design to detailed design, work supervision and execution, also in the PPP-market. Our company purpose is “Engineering a carbon-neutral future”.

(Poland)

Towarzystwo Urbanistów Polsikich (TUP – The Society of Polish Town Planners) was founded in 1923 by a group of eminent architects, scientists and at the same time – social workers, focused around the Warsaw University of Techonology Faculty of Architecture. TUP is an advocate for social interest in managing and using Polish space. It unites people of various professions and specialties in the name of actions meant to make our urban and rural areas an environment that would effectively serve spiritual and material needs of a humans, engrained in the cultural heritage of the nation; an environment that would harmonize with nature and enrich the beauty of the native landscape. Today, the Society counts around 1000 members in over a dozen regional sections.

(The Netherlands)

UNStudio, founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, is a Dutch architectural design studio specialising in architecture, interior architecture, product design, urban development and UX Design. The name, UNStudio, stands for United Network Studio referring to the collaborative nature of the practice.
Throughout 30 years of international project experience, UNStudio has continually expanded its capabilities through prolonged collaboration with an extended network of international consultants, partners, and advisors across the globe. This network, combined with the centrally located offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Dubai and Melbourne enables UNStudio to work efficiently anywhere in the world.

The Urban Economy Forum (UEF) is an international organization that engages with city leaders to build capacities and global networks to realize the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on sustainable urbanism. UEF is leading a global discourse on sustainable resources and innovative approaches to manage and strengthen the urban economy. UEF seeks to establish a critical connection between knowledge and implementation on various urban economy issues and connect local authorities, urban professionals, academics, and financial institutions to identify and share best practices.