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World Urbanism Day: 08 November

World Urbanism Day, also known as “World Town Planning Day”, is celebrated on 8 November globally, to recognise and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities. World Urbanism Day provides an opportunity to look at planning from a global perspective, in order to draw attention to the environmental impact resulting from the development of cities and territories.

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WUD is organised by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). The day was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires, to advance public and professional interest in planning.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • ISOCARP Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands;
  • ISOCARP Founded: 1965.

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Sumit Arora

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