Organizations

See also:

• Science: Social Sciences: Geography: Organizations  (20)
• Science: Social Sciences: Public Administration: Organizations  (9)

• Applied Urban Research Institute - Provides expertise in planning and design services, economic development, and applied research for Kansas City.
• Australian Institute of Urban Studies - Nonpartisan multidisciplinary national organization that deals with urban affairs issues. Membership information, profile, conference news, and list of achievements.
• Australian Institute of Urban Studies: Western Australia Division - Independent nonprofit organization concerned with urban affairs. Includes information on objectives, committee members, membership, activities, and news.
• Bruner Foundation - Provides annual award for urban excellence and forums for the discussion of issues related to urban architecture, planning, and revitalization.
• California Planning Roundtable - A group of experienced public and private sector planners. Works on publications, presentations, and a scholarship.
• Center For Rural Planning - Assists rural Minnesota communities by facilitating planning efforts by residents. Presents information about the organization and its current projects.
• Citistates Group - Network of journalists, speakers and advisers committed to competitive, equitable, and sustainable 21st century metropolitan regions.
• CityNet - An Asia-Pacific regional network of local authorities, with an agenda empahsizing urban development.
• Community Planning Implementation Group - Supported the implementation of community planning in Scotland in 2003 and 2004.
• Congress for New Urbanism - A San Francisco based non-profit organization that works with architects, developers, and planners, teaching how to implement the principles of new urbanism.
• EcoCity Cleveland - A nonprofit organization that promotes ecological design, smart growth, and transportation choices in northeastern Ohio.
• English Historic Towns Forum - Offers support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues.
• Indiana Association of Regional Councils - Provides transportation planning, grant administration, economic development, and rural transit planning.
• International Making Cities Livable - Promotes the creation and restoration of compact, walkable, safe, mixed-use cities, towns, and neighborhoods through a continuing series of conferences.
• International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU) - Worldwide organization supporting traditional architecture, urbanism, and crafts through education and advocacy.
• Local Government Commission - A nonprofit organization working to build livable communities. Covers topics including community design, economic development, sustainable energy sources, transportation, and waste prevention.
• Metropolis - 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.
• Michigan Land Use Institute - A movement to halt sprawl and improve the economy, environment, and quality of life. Home to the Elm Street Writers Group.
• Mission Valley Unified Planning Committee - Promotes interaction between the Mission Valley community and the City of San Diego community planners. Includes a message board and zoning maps.
• Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington - 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 Association of Regional Councils - Coordinates the work of councils facilitating inter-government planning in the United States. Links to transportation, environment, publications, conferences, and to each member council.
• National League of Cities - 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 - Nonprofit helps to creating livable communities by promoting quality of life, economic development, and social equity.
• Pew Partnership for Civic Change - Civic research group that identifies and documents strategies for creating strong communities.
• Project for Public Spaces - Nonprofit technical assistance, research, and educational organization whose mission is to create and sustain public places that build communities.
• San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) - Promotes good planning and government through research, analysis, public education, and advocacy.
• The Seaside Institute - Conducts research and advocacy for use of traditional community qualities in new developments.
• Sustainable City - A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a sustainable future for San Francisco.
• Sustainable Communities Network - Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their communities.
• Urban Design Group - Provides a forum for architectural, design, and urban planning firms to address urban design issues. Includes information on members and industry news.
• Urban Design Ireland - Provides a forum for professionals and others interested in urban design in Ireland. News, events, articles, and organization details.
• Urban Design Research Institute - An independent organization dedicated to the protection of the built environment and improving urban communities through research projects, public events, and publications.
• Urban Ecology - An organization dedicated to building ecologically and socially healthy cities.
• Urban Land Institute - 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.
• Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies - Organization fostering planning principles that will enhance the State's quality of life, through a combination of environmental and economic planning strategies.
• Village At - Providing information about land use issues and sustainable land development.