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MOU between CSCI Partners Strenthens Commitment to Sustainable Urbanisation

02 June 2023

The partners in the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) have strengthened their commitment to supporting sustainable urbanisation through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The MOU formalises the strategic partnership between CAP and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF). It also establishes a framework for the partners to work together in a coordinated and mutually beneficial manner to achieve their shared goals and further leverage the power of the Commonwealth to deliver change and innovation.

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International conference on “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development” set for May in Bangladesh

22 February 2023

The 3rd International Conference on Urban & Regional Planning, hosted by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners in Dhaka, will be held between 13-15 May 2023. Its theme, “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development – Achieving National and Global Goals”, is particularly relevant as Bangladesh continues to pursue a national development programme that aligns to the SDGs. Robust urban, regional and rural planning is at the heart of achieving such an agenda in Bangladesh, the wider Commonwealth and beyond.


Learn more, register and share information through the Read More button. 

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CAP Secretary-General Talks Sustainable Urbanisation on 'Planning for Tomorrow's Environment' Podcast

27 February 2023

“Our time is now. We’ve been talking about climate change and sustainable development since the 1970s,” Kelley Moore, Secretary General of CAP, said on RTPI’s Planning for Tomorrow’s Environment Podcast Episode 4. “We need to change the way we plan.”

She and podcast guest Simin Davoudi, Chair of Town Planning and co-Director, Newcastle University Centre for Researching Cities, went on to discuss how global awareness, government policies and local development can work together to create sustainable urbanisation, with examples.

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International conference on “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development” set for May in Bangladesh

22 February 2023

The 3rd International Conference on Urban & Regional Planning, hosted by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners in Dhaka, will be held between 13-15 May 2023. Its theme, “Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development – Achieving National and Global Goals”, is particularly relevant as Bangladesh continues to pursue a national development programme that aligns to the SDGs. Robust urban, regional and rural planning is at the heart of achieving such an agenda in Bangladesh, the wider Commonwealth and beyond.


Learn more, register and share information through the Read More button. 

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Coming Soon: A Book Capturing CAP’s Achievements

14 February 2023

A book to celebrate our 50th Anniversary will soon be published. Planning, Sustainable Urbanisation, and the Commonwealth: The Commonwealth Association of Planners, Past, Present and Future records unique first-hand accounts from Commonwealth planners of the progress of modern planning over the last 50 years. It looks at the emergence of sustainable urbanisation and the key role that CAP played in this. And it examines what might happen over the next 50 years. 

RTPI launches podcast focused on planning for tomorrow's environment and taking action now

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07 February 2023

The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a new six-part podcast series exploring the intrinsic role of planners in tackling climate change. The Planning for Tomorrow’s Environment podcast is examining the way to a sustainable, viable and vibrant future with guests from across the global planning community. 


The first episode, available now, features Tim Crawshaw, Immediate Past President, RTPI and Olafiyin Taiwo, Chair, CAP’s Young Planners Network and Co-Chair, UN-Habitat Planners for Climate Action Initiative

 Eleanor Mohammed re-elected as CAP President 

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30 November 2022

Eleanor Mohammed was elected to a second term as President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners at the biennial meeting help November 30th. First elected in 2020, Eleanor has been a familiar figure in CAP for years. Previously, she served for six years  as President of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP/ICU).

2022 CAP Award Winners announced

2022 CAP Awards announcement

30 November 2022

Winning entries from Ghana, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand were announced on 30th November 2022 during CAP’s Biennial Meeting. The judges also commended two projects from Bangladesh. 


CAP President Eleanor Mohammed congratulated the winners and spoke to the high quality of all the entries. “The range and quality of the winning entries shows once again the skill of Commonwealth planners. These projects also highlight the value of planning to the communities they serve and demonstrate planning’s contribution to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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2022 CAP Awards shortlist announced

08 November 2022

In celebration of World Town Planning Day, CAP announces the shortlist for the Commonwealth Outstanding Planning Awards. The shortlist illustrates the depth and breadth of planning across the Commonwealth. The shortlisted entries span the globe, from Bangladesh to Barbados, from Scotland to Canada, from Ghana to New Zealand and South Africa to the UK. 

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CAP East Africa Planning Network formed to address challenges cities face

05 October 2022

On June 23rd 2022 a declaration to advance the planning profession in East Africa was signed in Kigali, Rwanda. The declaration establishes an East Africa Planning Network, an important step forward in recognising the essential contribution of planners to well-functioning and sustainable cities ...

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CAP gains United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status

05 October 2022

CAP has secured ECOSOC consultative status. 

ECOSOC brings people and issues together to promote collective action for a sustainable world. ECOSOC is the United Nations (UN) central mechanism for coordinating in the areas of economic social and environmental and related field throughout is agencies and subsidiary bodies and other systems. ECOSOC is the only UN body with a formal consultative body ...

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Call for Entries for the 2022 CAP Awards

04 July 2022

The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the
Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning
practice in the Commonwealth.
 
We are now taking entries for the 2022 CAP Awards!

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Malaysia and New Zealand triumph in the 2021 CAP Awards for planning excellence in the Commonwealth

9 November 2021

As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations the results of the 2021 CAP award for planning excellence were announced at the City Expo Malaysia on 8th November 2021. The ceremony was led by CAP President Eleanor Mohammed.


Full details of the winners and those commended can be found below
 

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CAP Awards including Commonwealth Young Planner of the year Shortlist Announced 

October, 2021

The shortlists have been announced for the CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth and for the Commonwealth Young Planners of the year 2021. The shortlisted entries span the Commonwealth including entries from Canada ,India, Malaysia, Nigeria and New Zealand .
 

The winners will be announced on 8th November 2021 at the City Expo Malaysia

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Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2022 - Call for Nominations

September, 2021

Organised and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities.

To mark the celebration next year of the Platinum Jubilee of the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) has joined as a partner to offer a special award prize to an eligble, selected applicant ...
 

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Call for Entries for the 2021 CAP Awards

June 21, 2021

The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the
Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning
practice in the Commonwealth.
 

We are now taking entries for the 2021 CAP Awards!

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Introducing Kelley Moore - New CAP
Secretary-General

May 19, 2021

It is my distinct honour to be the newly appointed Secretary-General and Trustee for the Commonwealth Association of Planners as we embark upon our 50th Anniversary. Congratulations to all that have contributed to this hallmark event and all the extraordinary work that has been accomplished over the years. I particularly want to recognize Clive Harridge our out-going Secretary-General for his 10 years of service. Through his leadership, our organization is in a strong position and ready to seize the opportunities ahead.

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Message from Clive Harridge on Stepping Down as CAP Secretary-General

May 19, 2021

I am delighted to welcome Kelley Moore to the role of CAP Secretary–General. Kelley was appointed by CAPs Executive Committee in April and she formally took over the role on the 1 May 2021. Kelley has excellent credentials for the role and I wish her every success.
 

I would like to use this opportunity to briefly reflect on my time as CAP Secretary- General over the past 10 years and to thank those who helped me over the years.

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Call to Action on Sustainable Cities

February 05, 2021

On 2nd February, CAP joined partner associations in launching a Call to Action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth.  
 

The Call to Action has been produced jointly by CAP, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Commonwealth Architects Association and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, working in association with the Princes Foundation.
 

CAP Business Meeting elects new President

December 01, 2020

At its biennial Business Meeting on 23rd – 25th November 2020, the CAP membership elected Eleanor Mohammed of Canada as its new President. Eleanor has worked alongside the outgoing President, Dyan Currie for the past six years in her role as President of CIP/ICU, the Canadian Institute of Planners. Eleanor is CAP’s first Canadian President. Congratulations to Eleanor!
 

Read more for details of the Business Meeting.

2020 Young Planners Essay Competition Winners

November 09, 2020

The winners of the CAP Young Planners Essay Competition 2020 were announced in a special web-based event on World Town Planning Day, 8th November 2020, hosted by CAP President, Mrs Dyan Currie AM.
 

Congratulations to all! ...

Canada sweeps the board in CAP Awards, 2020.

November 08, 2020

Congratulations to the City of Calgary and City of Lethbridge, Alberta who, between them, have won all three Awards in the 2020 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth.  Details of the Winners and Commended schemes can be found here ...

CAP Awards and Young Planners’ Network Essay Competition Shortlisting

October 12, 2020

The shortlists have been announced for the CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth and for the Commonwealth Young Planners’ Network Essay Competition, 2020.  The shortlisted entries span the Commonwealth from New Zealand to Canada and include entries from Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, Malta and Nigeria ...

Congratulations to Viral Desai!

September 20, 2020

The CAP Executive Committee awarded Viral Desai a Certificate of Appreciation for his excellent service to CAP in establishing and leading the the CAP Young Planners Network over several years before he handed over to Olafiyin Taiwo.  Well done Viral - thoroughly deserved! 

CAP Young Planners Essay Competition 2020 - now open for entries

July 22, 2020

Essays sought from Young Planners on the critical theme of “Post Covid Building Resilience: The Role of Planners in the Commonwealth”.  Prizes of £100,  £60 and £30 in vouchers to the 3 best entries ...

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | 2020 CAP Awards

July 09, 2020

The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning practice in the Commonwealth. 


We are now taking submissions for the 2020 CAP Awards!

Planning for Rapid Urbanisation in a Post Covid19 world webinar

July 06, 2020

The Commonwealth Association of Planners is delighted to invite you to the third session in the programme of online events focused on a call to action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth.  This free event is the third in the Sustainable Urbanisation series and will be hosted by the Commonwealth Association of Planners and the Prince's Foundation. It will be chaired by Dyan Currie AM, President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners and will focus on Planning for Rapid Urbanisation in a Post-COVID-19 World ...

Interested in sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth?

July 06, 2020

Are you interested in sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth?   Whether you are a planner, an architect, an engineer or a politician, the Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Programme will have session that will interest you.  This series of events over 11 weeks sets out to ...

Survey of Planning & Built Environment Professions Released

July 06, 2020

A survey of Planning Associations and Built Environment Professions in the Commonwealth released on 24 June.  Responses from 4 disciplines across 33 Commonwealth countries were received.  The key findings of the survey reveal that ...