The Global Planners Network (GPN) – the largest gathering of national and international planning associations – proudly recognizes the 76th anniversary of World Town
Planning Day (WTPD). As dedicated champions of the profession, we take this important occasion to celebrate the achievements of planning.

Click here to read the GPN WTPD 2025 Statement 

World Town Planning Day takes place every November 8th, bringing planners and communities together to celebrate how good planning improves the lives of people and benefits society at large,
creating places to live, work and play. Argentinian professor Carlos María della Paolera started World Town Planning Day in Buenos Aires in 1949, and this week, planners from over 30 countries
celebrate the occasion with lectures, school competitions, fundraising, charity events, planning awards, and street festivals. It is an opportunity for associations and institutes representing planners
across the world to unite and promote planning as an important tool for global sustainable development and climate action.