World Town Planning Day 2024: Homes Start with Planning

An exciting event involving planners from Plymouth, on either side of the Atlantic
Plymouth, USA and Plymouth, England
Left to right: Plymouth, USA and Plymouth, England

  • In person (Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building) or online

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To help celebrate World Town Planning Day, and to contribute to the theme of 'Homes Start with Planning', the University has organised an exciting event involving planners from Plymouth, on either side of the Atlantic. 
Event attendees will hear about the housing challenges that both places are responding to, and the proactive planning strategies that both teams of planners are actively pursuing.
The hybrid event will be held at the following times:
• Plymouth UK – in person and online: 15:30–17:00 GMT (UTC+0)
• Plymouth USA – online: 10:30–12:00 EDT (UTC-5)
Email nick.smith@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
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World Town Planning Day

Held annually on 8 November, World Town Planning Day was founded in Argentina in 1949 by Professor Carlos della Paolera. 
The day brings together planners and communities from across the world to celebrate how good planning improves the lives of people and benefits society at large.
This year marks the 75th anniversary and is an important milestone for the profession. With a theme of 'Homes Start with Planning', WTPD 2024 will focus on the role of planning and planners in delivering housing that meets the needs of our communities, and in helping to create equitable, inclusive and sustainable solutions for all.
World Town Planning Day

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