The RTPI has joined the World Urban Campaign, which allows people to share information and collaborate on matters affecting cities in the run up to the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in 2016.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) writes:
The RTPI is proud to join the World Urban Campaign as an Associate Partner.
Coordinated by UN Habitat and driven by partner organisations, the World Urban Campaign advocates for the cities and urban issues to be prioritised in development policies. In the lead up to the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in 2016 the World Urban Campaign will allow partners to share, learn and communicate ways to improve our urban future.
Peter Geraghty, Chair of RTPI International Committee said:
‘I am delighted and proud that the Institute has joined the World Urban Campaign (WUC). It has been a long held aspiration of the Institute’s International Committee and I am thrilled it has now been realised. Over half of the world’s population lives in cities, and this is expected to reach 70% by 2030. This increasing pressure on our urban centres creates huge challenges for planners in terms of providing sufficient homes and infrastructure in burgeoning cities across the world. It is really good news that the Institute can play its part in the Campaign.’
The World Urban Campaign is guided by seven key principles:
- Accessible and pro-poor land, infrastructure, services, mobility and housing;
- Socially inclusive, gender sensitive, healthy and safe development;
- Environmentally sound and carbon-efficient built environment;
- Participatory planning and decision making;
- Vibrant and competitive local economies promoting decent work and livelihoods;
- Assurance of non-discrimination and equal rights to the city; and
- Empowering cities and communities to plan for and effectively manage adversity and change.
As an Associate Partner, the RTPI has committed to:
- Sign up to the World Urban Campaign Paris Principles.
- Promote the World Urban Campaign in our communication and activities.
- Provide in-kind contributions to approved activities of the World Urban Campaign.
- Regularly report on their activities as Partner.
- Participate as observers in the Steering Committee meetings.
