New e-learning course: “Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning”

Nov 17, 2011 by

New e-learning course: “Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning” available and open for registration

February 13 – March 30, 2012 (Apply by January 24, 2012)

After a successful launch in early 2011, the new Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning e-learning course developed by the World Bank Institute is being offered under the World Bank e-Institute.

This course demonstrates how urban practitioners, policymakers, and city managers can effectively utilize policies and planning instruments to manage urban growth and achieve sustainable, equitable, and efficient development outcomes.

The course consists of seven modules, with case studies of good practices from around the world:
I. Understanding How Land Use Planning Contributes to Sustainable Urban Development
II. Institutions, Policies and Tools for Effective Land Use Planning
III. How to Integrate Land Use Planning and Infrastructure
IV. How to Manage Growth in Peri-Urban Areas
V. How to Promote Local Economic Development through Land Use Planning
VI. Social Equity and Land Use Planning
VII. Climate Change and Land Use Planning

Delivered entirely online, the course will be self-directed with support and tutoring from online facilitators. Online discussions, exercises on strategies, programs and action plans, and self-tests are built into each module, which help participants share their findings with peers and receive feedback. Virtual social networks and periodic knowledge exchange events on land use planning will enable alumni to build a community of practice for continued learning and networking.

Register: http://einstitute.worldbank.org/ei/course/sustainable-urban-land-use-planning
For more information, please contact: Mansha Chen at mchen2@worldbank.org

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THE ABUJA DECLARATION 2011 (The CAP/NITP West African Conference)

Nov 1, 2011 by

The CAP/NITP West African Conference was held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja, from the 12th -15th of sept, 2011.
Delegates from Ghana, Gambia and Nigeria, the host country attended the conference. A lead paper and 9 support papers were presented.

The theme of the conference was “INCLUSIVE PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS: THE WEST AFRICAN EXPERIENCE”.

The conference was chaired by Mrs. Mariam Yunusa of UN-HABITAT. Project Director, WORLD URBAN FORUM of the UN-HABITAT.

The conference discussed several issues ranging from Building legislative framework, developing strategies for sustainable urban growth, young planners in sustainable development, challenges of informal sector in sustainable human settlement and use of new technology in urban planning.

A. After the two days discussions, conference the observed as follows:-

1. The West African Sub-Region inherited planning process and practice introduced to the respective countries by their colonial governments of the pre- independent era. Over time however, the planning process has evolved in response to global trends and best practices to adopt principles and concept such as inclusivity, sustainability and green technology. The focus is on people.

2. The government of the sub-region have failed to appreciate the primacy of physio-spatial planning, and its contribution to national development

3. Sustainable urbanization is a dynamic, multi-dimensional process covering environmental as well as social, economic and political sustainability.

4. While the legislative provisions seem to be reasonably adequate, the political will to operationalize the laws is yet to be achieved.

5. The young planners are not adequately equipped to deal with the urban challenges of the 21th century.

6. The world best practice in all profession is going digital but physical planning has not kept pace with this global trends.

7. The informal sector is an essential part of the economic base of the human settlements in the sub-region.

8. Having observed these issues and more, the conference declared as follows:

1. The thrust of physical planning in the 21st century should be livelihood focused, sustainability centered and inclusive oriented.

2. It is imperative that all economic, social and political plans be complimented with a physio-spatial development plan.

3. Governments in the sub-region must pursue with vigour the establishment of necessary institutional framework to operate the legal provisions.

4. Planning schools will need to raise the entry requirements and standards for admission in the training programmes.

5. The professionals in the Sub-Region should institute an aggressive advocacy programme to enhance public and private awareness of the contribution of physio-spatial planning in sustainable national development.

6. The Governments of the sub-region should emphasize the operation of e-government and professionals to up-date these skills in the use and application of it in their planning.

7. The informal sector challenges calls for a more responsive and inclusive planning approach.

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International Conference [50 Years of Urbanization in Nigeria]

Oct 10, 2011 by

All townplanners are invited to an international conference on 50 years of urbanization in Nigeria. This conference takes place on the 20-21st of October 2011 at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Download details here.

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State of Commonwealth Cities Symposium

Oct 10, 2011 by

Come and Celebrate the cities of our Commonwealth at this exciting international event. This is a chance for you to share ideas and inspirations for planning and designing resilient cities.

Planners, policy makers, city stakeholders and decision makers from around the world are invited to share ideas and hear from others how cities are being planned and designed for resilience. Hear how challenges like transport and infrastructure, employment and business, and food security are being met in the 21st century.

This opportunity is proudly made possible by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) with support from the Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

This is an important lead up event to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth, where the PIA and CAP delegation intend to further raise the profile of the importance of addressing urban settlement management across the Commonwealth in a way that facilitates resilient communities.

A highlight for this event will be the launch of the State of Australian Cities report by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP.

Join us 20 -21 October 2011 at State Library of QLD, Brisbane
Program now online
REGISTER NOW

The Commonwealth Association of Planners is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC034482

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Young Planners Network Essay Competition 2011 – Brisbane, Australia

Aug 18, 2011 by

The Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) is hosting an essay competition supporting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in October 2011.
Funding will provide successful entrant(s) attendance at the „State of the Commonwealth Cities Symposium‟ conference on October 20-21 2011, in Brisbane, Australia ahead of CHOGM.

Download the pdf information by clicking this link: CAP COMPETITION BRIEF

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NITP 42nd Annual Conference 2011

Aug 12, 2011 by

THEME: “PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PHYSICAL PLANNING AND THE PROVISION OF URBAN SERVICES IN NIGERIAN CITIES. ”

 

SUB THEMES:

  • The Role of Private Sector in Physical Planning and Sustainable Management of Nigerian Cities
  • Sustainable Municipal Waste Management as Panacea for Economic Development and Wealth Creation: The role of the Private Sector.
  • Urbanization and the Challenges of Municipal Waste Management.
  • The role of Small Scale Service Providers in Sustainable Urban Management.
  • Innovative Urban land Management: Experiences from other Countries.

AIM:
 To Improve the profession and  practice of Urban and Regional Planning by critically examining the roles of  public and private sectors in planning and the provision of other Urban services and facilities.

OBJECTIVES:

  • To expose participants to the emerging global trends, best practices and techniques in   Urban and Regional Planning Profession.
  • To improve the Professional Competence of Urban and Regional Planners and allied      professionals in the built environment to meet the challenges of today and better tomorrow.
  • To examine the challenges, prospects and other opportunities of municipal waste management in the urban environment.
  • To explore options and alternative in establishing partnerships between Public, Private, Communities ,NGO, CBO and all stake holders in the built environment.
  • To evolve contemporary emerging strategies of best practices of managing ‘Urban land.’
  • To critically evaluate the emerging role of informal sector in the sustainable urban management.

CALL FOR PAPERS:
Members wishing to present papers on the above theme or any sub-theme are requested to send in a soft copy of the paper not later than 31st August, 2011 to these e-mail addresses:

-info@nitpng.com
-nitp@yahoo.com   
-owokadee@yahoo.com       
-steveonu2002@yahoo.com
-agsalami@yahoo.com   
-kmyari@mailnigeria.com   

Conference Fees:

                                                  STUDENTS              MEMBERS               NON-MEMBERS

Before 30th Sept., 2011          N4, 000.00                 N20, 000.00                N25, 000.00

After 30th Sept., 2011            N5, 000.00                  N25, 000.00                N30, 000.00

 

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Participants are expected to make payments in favour of Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (D Awal Plaza, Michael Okpara Street Wuse Zone 5 Abuja.) at any branch of Diamond Bank into NITP Account Number: 0022031005.

Please after payment, the payer should sms payment teller number, name of payer and amount paid to 08098478354.

Details can be downloaded can be downloaded from the Official NITP Website.

 

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New e-learning course: “Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning” available and open for registration

Jul 29, 2011 by

September 1 – October 19, 2011 (Apply by August 11, 2011)

After a successful launch in early 2011, the World Bank Institute is offering the updated version of the Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning course under the new World Bank e-Institute.

This course demonstrates how urban practitioners, policymakers, and city managers can effectively utilize policies and planning instruments to manage urban growth and achieve sustainable, equitable, and efficient development outcomes.

The course consists of seven modules, with case studies of good practices from around the world:
I. Understanding How Land Use Planning Contributes to Sustainable Urban Development
II. Institutions, Policies and Tools for Effective Land Use Planning
III. How to Integrate Land Use Planning and Infrastructure
IV. How to Manage Growth in Peri-Urban Areas
V. How to Promote Local Economic Development through Land Use Planning
VI. Social Equity and Land Use Planning
VII. Climate Change and Land Use Planning

Delivered entirely online, the course will be self-directed with support and tutoring from online facilitators. Online discussions, exercises on strategies, programs and action plans, and self-tests are built into each module, which help participants share their findings with peers and receive feedback. Virtual social networks and periodic knowledge exchange events on land use planning will enable alumni to build a community of practice for continued learning and networking.

For more information, please contact: Mansha Chen
More: http://wbi.worldbank.org/wbi/event/sustainable-urban-land-use-planning-1

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