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What We Do

IUPF is a globally connected community of professionals in the fields of the urban realm, researchers, and students dedicated to shaping sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities worldwide. Our work transcends borders, cultures, and disciplines—uniting voices from every continent to advance the future of urban planning.

We are based on individual membership, we also actively collaborate with other international associations and networks as well as national and regional planning associations to amplify our impact, share expertise, and foster a truly global planning dialogue.



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Activities

GLOBAL
NETWORKING

IUPF is a gateway to a truly international network of urban professionals connecting members, exchanging ideas, building partnerships and collaboration worldwide.

WORKSHOPS
& PROJECTS

IUPF workshops focus on crucial urban issues and assist in developing cooperative projects.

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS

IUPF experiments with topical issues that reflect the global diversity of urban planning practice and development. IUPF promotes, undertakes and disseminates research and publishes the achievements of IUPF.

YOUNG URBAN FUTURES
PROGRAMME

IUPF empowers the next generation of planners and urban professionals through globally focused initiatives that open doors to international experience and mentorship.

 

INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES

The IUPF conferences for urban thought leaders from all continents will foster cross-cultural dialogue, showcase international best practices, and spark collaborative solutions.

 

ADVOCACY
& GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

IUPF represents the urban planning profession on the world stage, engaging with international institutions, other urban professionals and contributing to global policy dialogues.

REAL &
VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS

IUPF embraces current and emerging technologies capable of connecting planners and urban professionals in real time, across different geography and local practices.

TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE

IUPF provides expert guidance to cities, regions, and institutions which are seeking support for their planning processes and procedures.

 

 

 

 

TRAINING &
CAPACITY BUILDING

IUPF offers globally relevant training programmes that reflect the diversity of contemporary urban planning issues, contexts, challenges and solutions. Its targeted capacity-building initiatives assist planning institutions and professionals to meet local needs with global insight.

Let's make better cities

We aim to create a space where professionals from across the urban disciplines can come together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

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Shaping together the future of the cities.