{"id":213,"date":"2024-04-09T03:10:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T03:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=213"},"modified":"2024-04-09T03:10:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T03:10:12","slug":"are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Are City Planning Conferences the Next Big Thing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c1448dfb4a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c1448dfb4a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/#City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_The_Numbers_are_a_Little_Surprising\" title=\"City Planning Conferences \u2013 The Numbers are a Little Surprising\">City Planning Conferences \u2013 The Numbers are a Little Surprising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/#City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_A_Growing_Industry\" title=\"City Planning Conferences \u2013 A Growing Industry\">City Planning Conferences \u2013 A Growing Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/#City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_How_are_They_Different\" title=\"City Planning Conferences \u2013 How are They Different?\">City Planning Conferences \u2013 How are They Different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/#City_Planning_Conference_%E2%80%93_How_Academics_Became_the_Next_Hot_Thing_in_Event_Planning\" title=\"City Planning Conference \u2013 How Academics Became the Next Hot Thing in Event Planning\">City Planning Conference \u2013 How Academics Became the Next Hot Thing in Event Planning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-city-planning-conferences-the-next-big-thing\/#As_the_world_continues_to_grow_so_will_the_need_for_urban_planners_and_meeting_planners_who_specialize_in_City_Planning_Conferences_And_although_the_game_plan_may_be_changing_solid_meeting_planners_will_have_no_problems_getting_on_board_and_taking_advantage_of_all_of_the_new_opportunities_available_in_this_segment_of_the_industry\" title=\"As the world continues to grow, so will the need for urban planners and meeting planners who specialize in City Planning Conferences. And although the game plan may be changing, solid meeting planners will have no problems getting on board and taking advantage of all of the new opportunities available in this segment of the industry.\">As the world continues to grow, so will the need for urban planners and meeting planners who specialize in City Planning Conferences. And although the game plan may be changing, solid meeting planners will have no problems getting on board and taking advantage of all of the new opportunities available in this segment of the industry.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Urban growth can be defined quite simply as the increase of the population of a city or urban area. But that\u2019s a pretty simplistic statement and in reality it\u2019s goes much deeper than that. With the world population rapidly increasing, urban growth and sprawl is a continuing problem. As a result, City Planning Conferences are happening with an increased frequency to address this growing issue. (no pun intended)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_The_Numbers_are_a_Little_Surprising\"><\/span><strong>City Planning Conferences \u2013 The Numbers are a Little Surprising<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On conferencealerts.com there were over 100 meetings, conferences and events scheduled in \u201cUrban studies, architecture and related fields\u201d. And that was&nbsp; just for 2011; there are already 15 planned events on the schedule for 2012. The events are worldwide, occurring in over 30 countries including Canada, Thailand, Italy, China, Germany, Mexico, the UK, and South Africa.&nbsp; And the focus of the events is on urban planning, education and addressing the growing issues affecting research, bio diversity, transportation and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_A_Growing_Industry\"><\/span><strong>City Planning Conferences \u2013 A Growing Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210117161832im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2011\/06\/3292268646_82e6c6dcfe_m-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6658\">Photo courtesy of Cliff1066 on flickr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t claim to have any of the answers, or quite frankly even understand all of the questions. But as the population continues to grow, I do know that urban planners, engineers and other specialists are being forced to meet on a more frequent basis. And quite frankly, while it doesn\u2019t bode well for our planet, those numbers are really good for business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 100 City Planning Conferences, meetings and events occurring in the next six months. And those kinds of numbers require a lot of industry professionals,and urban planning jobs to make it happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Planning_Conferences_%E2%80%93_How_are_They_Different\"><\/span><strong>City Planning Conferences \u2013 How are They Different?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When surfing through a page of conferences on conferencealerts.com, one fact is very apparent. These city planning conferences are about education, education and education, with a serious concentration on workshops, lectures, paper presentations and seminars. There are a few side events, a cocktail party or reception, but these delegates are there to work. Just have a look at the American Planning Association&nbsp; and APA conference and you will see all that is involved. These meetings are far more serious and academic than your average incentives program or annual conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Planning_Conference_%E2%80%93_How_Academics_Became_the_Next_Hot_Thing_in_Event_Planning\"><\/span><strong>City Planning Conference \u2013 How Academics Became the Next Hot Thing in Event Planning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every industry has cycles, including event and conference planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the flush \u201890\u2019s incentive programs and big gala events were the thing. Things changed with the new century. The political and financial climates were in a state of flux. Companies weren\u2019t looking to spend a lot of money on what may be perceived as frivolous or needless events. Incentives were cut back and teleconference grew in popularity. But the pharmaceutical companies had the money and continued to have research meetings and incentives and are still an important part of the industry landscape today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still tough out there for meeting planners. A lot of companies are hesitant to spend too much money because of finances and appearances. Conferences with a focus on education are perceived as more practical, and therefore more acceptable to many, than a high cost incentives programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_the_world_continues_to_grow_so_will_the_need_for_urban_planners_and_meeting_planners_who_specialize_in_City_Planning_Conferences_And_although_the_game_plan_may_be_changing_solid_meeting_planners_will_have_no_problems_getting_on_board_and_taking_advantage_of_all_of_the_new_opportunities_available_in_this_segment_of_the_industry\"><\/span>As the world continues to grow, so will the need for urban planners and meeting planners who specialize in City Planning Conferences. And although the game plan may be changing, solid meeting planners will have no problems getting on board and taking advantage of all of the new opportunities available in this segment of the industry.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urban growth can be defined quite simply as the increase of the population of a city or urban area. 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