Water quality, rapid urbanisation and the impact of natural hazards and climate change will be among the topics addressed at the New Zealand Planning Institute's (NZPI) conference next month.
The organisation's chair, Bryce Julyan, says: "While issues like water, climate change and rapid urbanisation are more pronounced than they were a decade ago, these are global concerns and New Zealand planners must engage with others to examine our priorities in terms of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals."
Delegates at the conference will debate the effects of a growing population on our urban centres.
"We will discuss ways to better plan for the supply of housing, transport and other infrastructure. We must consider different models and forms, and innovation in our plans to futureproof our cities and ensure access to quality services and equity across social networks and community facilities.
"Planning for the long-term sustainable future of our cities and resources requires immediate attention."
