On November 4, 5 & 6th professional planning organizations around the world will mark World Town Planning Day 2015 with an international online conference on: Housing Regeneration – Strengthening Communities. We invite you to attend the 7th Online Conference for World Town Planning Day for a world-wide perspective and learning experience on this important topic.
In a context where urbanisation and economic disparities are increasing the housing challenge takes on unprecedented dimensions, creating urban policy questions around the globe. The level of housing pressures, particularly concerning affordable housing, is intensifying. From favela upgrading in Brazil, to the housing crisis affecting the Western World, to the informal settlements and dilapidated inner-city dwellings in many cities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, interventions in the rehabilitation of the existent housing stocks challenge land and urban policies, socio-economic inequality, models of financing and the privatization of the public domain.
The focus of the 2015 WTPD online conference will be to showcase and celebrate such plans and policies around the world. We seek examples of projects, tools and programs that:
Check out planningtheworld.net for information on the programme, speaker bios, abstracts and more.
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Registration Fees ● Registration rates are based on the World Bank Gross National Income (WB-GNI) Levels. See the list of registration rates by country at http://tinyurl.com/3pkeuqy
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the rate based on your country. The Planning Committee and its members operate
based on the core ethics of planning, which include a commitment to integrity. Our
registration rates -- and our ability to cover the costs of hosting this event -- depend on
your integrity.
● The categories are:
o Category A – Low-income Economies: $20.00
o Category B – Low-middle-income Economies: $30.00
o Category C – Upper-middle income Economies: $40.00
o Category D – High-income Economies: $50.00
o Student: $10.00
o Group registration: $100
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