- California Planning Roundtable - http://www.cproundtable.org/
A group of experienced public and private sector planners. Works on publications, presentations, and a scholarship.
- Illinois Association of Regional Councils - http://www.ilregionalcouncils.org/
Represents regional planning agencies of Illinois. Includes services offered, calendar, downloadable publications, and an affiliate list.
- Australian Institute of Urban Studies - http://www.aius.org.au/
Nonpartisan multidisciplinary national organization that deals with urban affairs issues. Membership information, profile, conference news, and list of achievements.
- Bruner Foundation - http://www.brunerfoundation.org/
Provides annual award for urban excellence and forums for the discussion of issues related to urban architecture, planning, and revitalization.
- Citistates Group - http://www.citistates.com/
Network of journalists, speakers and advisers committed to competitive, equitable, and sustainable 21st century metropolitan regions.
- CityNet - http://www.citynet-ap.org/
An Asia-Pacific regional network of local authorities, with an agenda empahsizing urban development.
- Congress for New Urbanism - http://www.cnu.org/
A San Francisco based non-profit organization that works with architects, developers, and planners, teaching how to implement the principles of new urbanism.
- English Historic Towns Forum - http://www.ehtf.org.uk/
Offers support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues.
- International Making Cities Livable - http://www.livablecities.org/
Promotes the creation and restoration of compact, walkable, safe, mixed-use cities, towns, and neighborhoods through a continuing series of conferences.
- Local Government Commission - http://www.lgc.org/
A nonprofit organization working to build livable communities. Covers topics including community design, economic development, sustainable energy sources, transportation, and waste prevention.
- Michigan Land Use Institute - http://www.mlui.org/
A movement to halt sprawl and improve the economy, environment, and quality of life. Home to the Elm Street Writers Group.
- Metropolis - http://www.metropolis.org/
An international association of global cities working towards developing solutions to issues affecting large cities such as urban planning and development, the economy, the environment, transport, infrastructure and communications.
- Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington - http://www.mrsc.org/
Providing city and county profiles and codes, articles on a wide range of subjects affecting municpalities, a database of state court opinions, the administrative code and statutes, directories, news, and links.
- National League of Cities - http://www.nlc.org/
Non-profit association of cities and state municipals leagues. Provides municipal association legislative priorities, conference information, program background and related policy statements.
- Partners for Livable Communities - http://www.livable.com/
Nonprofit helps to creating livable communities by by promoting quality of life, economic development, and social equity.
- Pew Partnership for Civic Change - http://www.pew-partnership.org/
Civic research group that identifies and documents strategies for creating strong communities.
- The Planning Exchange - http://www.planex.co.uk/
Non-profit engaged in the exchange of information on urban and rural regeneration and development, primarily in the UK.
- Project for Public Spaces - http://www.pps.org/
Nonprofit technical assistance, research, and educational organization whose mission is to create and sustain public places that build communities.
- Sustainable City - http://www.sustainable-city.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a sustainable future for San Francisco.
- Sustainable Communities Network - http://www.sustainable.org/
Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their communities.
- EcoCity Cleveland - http://www.ecocitycleveland.org/
A nonprofit organization that promotes ecological design, smart growth, and transportation choices in northeastern Ohio.
- Urban Ecology - http://www.urbanecology.org/
An organization dedicated to building ecologically and socially healthy cities.
- Urban Land Institute - http://www.uli.org/
Nonprofit education and research institute with focus on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Information on urban planning, growth, and development.
- Village At - http://www.villageat.org/
Providing information about land use issues and sustainable land development.
- The Seaside Institute - http://www.theseasideinstitute.org/
Conducts research and advocacy for use of traditional community qualities in new developments.
- Mission Valley Unified Planning Committee - http://kmweb.taic.net/MVUPC/DesktopDefault.aspx?showlogin=1
Promotes interaction between the Mission Valley community and the City of San Diego community planners. Includes a message board and zoning maps.
- Center For Rural Planning - http://www.centerforruralplanning.org/
Assists rural Minnesota communities by facilitating planning efforts by residents. Presents information about the organization and its current projects.
- City Planners Network - http://city-planners-network.org/
Designed to help planners identify other planners throughout the world with similar experience and professional interests to exchange information efficiently.
- Applied Urban Research Institute - http://www.aurikc.org/
Provides expertise in planning and design services, economic development, and applied research for Kansas City.
- Urban Design Research Institute - http://www.udri.org/
An independent organization dedicated to the protection of the built environment and improving urban communities through research projects, public events, and publications.
- Urban Design Ireland - http://www.udi.ie/
Provides a forum for professionals and others interested in urban design in Ireland. News, events, articles, and organization details.
- Urban Design Group - http://www.udg.org.uk/
Provides a forum for architectural, design, and urban planning firms to address urban design issues. Includes information on members and industry news.
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