When is World Urbanism Day?
Wednesday November 8thWorld Urbanism Day celebrates and promotes the importance of planning and building livable communities on November 8th. The day is also known as World Town Planning Day.
The word urbanism refers to how people of urban areas interact with the built environment. Towns, cities, and other places with higher populations are located in urban areas. The main aim of urban planning is to make the neighborhood safe and livable for its residents. Urban planning also ensures orderly growth.
- These key characteristics are shared by the most livable and healthy communities. These common traits are shared by the majority of communities
- Residents have a wide variety of ways to experience a high quality of life