Planning Institute Australia

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The Planning Institute (PIA) was founded in 1951 and is the only national organisation representing qualified urban and regional planners and other related disciplines in Australia. The institute is a federation of State and Territory Divisions with the National Council comprising one representative from each Division, an elected National President, an Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, the National Young Planner Director and others as set out in the PIA Constitution and PIA By-Laws. Originally known as the Regional and Town Planning Institute, it later became the Royal Australian Planning Institute, until 2002 when the current name was adopted.[1]

The Institute runs a number of events at both the National and Divisional levels, including an annual National Congress, an Annual State Conference in most States/Territories, special purpose seminars, and a number of social occasions. The Institute also presents State[2] and National Awards for Planning Excellence to recognise and publicise outstanding achievements in planning and design, and has a code of ethics to which all members are required to adhere.

The 2012 congress was held in Adelaide, South Australia titled 'Planning for a Sunburnt Country'.[3] The 2011 conference was held in Hobart, and was titled 'Critical Mass, Planning Engages the World'[4]

PIA is closely aligned with the American Planning Association (APA) along with other leading town planning institutions.

The institute also publishes Australian Planner (RAPL 0729-3682), Australia's leading peer-reviewed journal for the planning profession, and the most read and influential planning journal in Australia and the Pacific Region.[citation needed] It is published quarterly, distributed in March, June, September and December each year.[5]

Divisions

To manage the various interests of Australian planners, PIA has created 9 divisions representing each State and Territory.[6] PIA offers professional networking opportunities for planners. They also produce newsletters and special publications, develop conference sessions, collaborate with related organisations, and contribute to policy work. The divisions focus on planning strategies for professionals with focused interests.

National Congress

The Planning Institute of Australia holds an annual National Congress on a roational basis between the capital cities. The 2012 congress was held in Adelaide, South Australia titled 'Planning for a Sunburnt Country'.

Congress Location and Theme

2012 - Adelaide - 'Planning for a Sunburnt Country'[7]

2011 - Hobart - 'Critical Mass, Planning Engages the World'[8]

University affiliation

The Institute works closely Australian universities providing accreditation to town planning courses and programs. The current list of accredited programs includes:[9]

ACT

New South Wales

Northern Territory

  • Northern Territory University

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Western Australia

Victoria

See also

References

  1. ↑ "History". Planning Institute of Australia. Retrieved 14 November 2012. 
  2. ↑ http://www.aila.org.au/sa/Place/pdf/PLACE-Nov2008.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.piacongress.com
  4. ↑ http://www.planning.org.au/whatson/2011
  5. ↑ http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/07293682.asp
  6. ↑ http://www.planning.org.au/aboutpia
  7. ↑ http://www.piacongress.com
  8. ↑ http://www.planning.org.au/whatson/2011
  9. ↑ http://www.planning.org.au/becomeaplanner/accredited-courses
  10. ↑ http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/program.aspx?pageid=260&sid=229

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