About Town | 26th PIEP National Convention Goes for Sustainable Cities and Communities for the Urban Century
The
Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) holds its 26th
National Convention on November 8-9, 2017 at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City.
The 2-day event carries the theme, “SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES FOR THE URBAN CENTURY”— highlighting the nation’s
need for sound urban planning that balances considerations for socio-political, cultural, economic, and
environmental issues contributing to a more sustainable development.
Almost
half of the Philippine population lived in urban areas as the country has
become increasingly urbanized in recent decades, and apparently more so in the
years ahead. However, the breadth of concrete and steel infrastructure have
distanced people from the natural world, causing problems related to health and
sanitation. The threat of natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes
remains a serious concern, while the worsening traffic situation, flooding, and
garbage problems continue to escalate.
Building
resilient cities require sustainable urban planning. The kind that envisions
and promotes ample green space, multi-modal transport system, and mixed-use
development that protects cultural, historic, and biodiversity resources.
Sustainable urban planning ultimately creates a balance between man-made
infrastructure and the natural environment.
The
26th PIEP National Convention
aims to raise awareness on the imperative value of environmental urban planning
to a broader spectrum of decision-makers, from local to national governance
perspectives.
“World
Town Planning Day” kicks off with Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista
delivering the keynote on the first day, 08 November 2017 at The Quezon Grand
Ballroom of Seda Vertis North, Quezon City.
All
Environmental Planner members of PIEP are encouraged to join, as well as
national and local government units, agencies, non-government organizations,
private enterprises, developers, architects, contractors, educators, the
academe, and all parties interested in creating sustainable cities and
communities.
For
online registration and more information, visit the website at www.piepconvention.com.
