It's Time To Celebrate World Town Planning Day
3 November 2006 - 11:00am
Ontario, Canada's Region of Peel has announced plans to celebrate World Town Planning Day on November 8.
"'World Town Planning Day highlights the significant role planning has in regional development, environmental protection, sustainable economic growth and the quality of life that Peel residents enjoy,' says Commissioner of Planning, Nick Tunnacliffe. 'It provides us with an opportunity to profile the ideals of urban and regional planning not only within the profession, but also among the general public.'"
Officials from the Region of Peel claims that more than 30 countries celebrate the holiday.
Source:
The Brampton Guardian, November 2, 2006
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