Please join us at our annual celebration gala for World Town Planning Day (WTPD), marking the achievements of the planning profession and our professional members!

World Urbanism Day, also known as "World Town Planning 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. It is celebrated in more than 30 countries on four continents each November 8th. It is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.

Celebrating World Town Planning Day & the Planning Profession

The Institute is inviting all new Registered Professional Planners (RPPs) from the past year; members who have recently achieved the milestone of holding Certified member status for 25 years or more; and other special guests to attend and receive recognition in-person!

This year, we are also excited to recognize Franc D'Ambrosio, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LAI, LEED AP, as PIBC's Honourary Member!
 

PIBC Honourary Member - Franc D'Ambrosio

This year, we are also excited to recognize Franc D'Ambrosio, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LAI, LEED AP, as PIBC's Honourary Member!

Franc D’Ambrosio was nominated for his decades-long contribution to community building in the province. Franc D'Ambrosio is the Principal Architect of D'Ambrosio architecture + urbanism (DAU Studio) and, as a passionate urbanist and architect, has helped shape and bring to life numerous long-term development plans and urban design guidelines for local communities including Nanaimo, Langford, Saanich, Esquimalt and Burns Lake.

We are so pleased to welcome Franc as PIBC’s Honourary Member! Click here to learn more about Franc D'Ambrosio's contribution to the planning profession.
 

Register & Join Us at #WTPD2022

Gala tickets are available for members who wish to join us!

PIBC 2022 World Town Planning Day Gala
Saturday, November 5, 2022
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Pinnacle Ballroom
Music provided by the Emilio Suarez Trio

Costs (+GST)*
PIBC Member: $109
Student Member: $99
Non-Member: $119
 

*Registration closes at 4:00 pm on October 31, 2022. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event that a registrant is not able to attend, substitution of a different attendee may be accepted if arranged in advance with PIBC. Health & safety note: We encourage all attendees to follow public health guidelines at the time and please to not attend if unwell, have any symptoms or known close contact exposure. Consider wearing a mask and be conscious of and considerate towards others while attending the event. Thank you.

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THANK YOU TO OUR GALA PARTNERS

We want to extend a very warm thank you to our sponsors for supporting this important annual event in celebrating the planning profession!
 

PRE-GALA RECEPTION PARTNER - Young Anderson

MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION PARTNER - Lidstone & Company





ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER - Carvello Law

SPONSORED TABLE PARTNER - Cityspaces

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Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for supporting this annual event in celebrating the planning profession. Please click here for the Sponsorship Kit. Please contact Sophie King at sophie.king@pibc.bc.ca for more details about sponsorship opportunities.