Networks

Communities Online

http://www.communities.org.uk/



Communities Online aims to address issues of sustainability, regeneration, social inclusion and healthier economies by focusing on the use of new communications technologies in communities and neighbourhoods. It is a not-for-profit registered company which, according to the website, "exists to harness the potential of information and communications technology for the benefit of all". The site is packed with material, including news, background, events, links and an organisations directory. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: reg-140303-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Regeneration » Organisations
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European Spatial Planning Observation Network (ESPON)

http://www.espon.eu/



The European Spatial Planning Observation Network (ESPON) is a European programme under Structural Funds for applied research in the field of territorial development, aiming "to improve knowledge on territorial trends and the impact of EU policies on the regions of Europe and to support policy development related to objectives of territorial cooperation and cohesion". The ESPOn site is neat and attractive, featuring information about the Network and its projects, an events calendar, scientific tools, downloadable publications and a small page of links. [GAS, 19 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-190606-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Luxembourg
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Organisations
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INTA - The International Network for Urban Development

http://www.inta-aivn.org/



INTA is an international network that encourages the exchange of information, experience and best practices on urban development and renewal across the world. There is helpful information about past and present INTA activities, including details of congesses and seminars, with a good deal of material available to download in PDF format. A publications list, and a section of recommended sites (including local authorities, learned societies and political institutions) are also featured. The site is well organised and attractively designed, if rather blue. [GAS, 17 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-300701-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Netherlands
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Organisations
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International City Planners Network (ICPN)

http://www.city-planners-network.org/



Founded in 2004, the goal of the International City Planners Network (ICPN) is to "help practicing planners develop and implement creative solutions to real-world planning problems by facilitating contacts with planners throughout the world". However, the Network welcomes all types of planners and people interested in planning, including urban designers, architects, landscape architects, social service planners, open space planners, economic development planners, environmental planners, infrastructure and transportation planners. From its home page onwards, the Network's sense of friendliness successfully pervades its website, with the display of a random member's photograph on the front page adding a personal touch. Once inside, visitors can use the 'Find a Planner' function, view a series of sections designed to help travelling planners learn more about specific featured cities (currently Paris, San Francsico, Vienna and Zurich) or browse a list of upcoming conferences. The home page also includes an excellent list of links to planning-related organisations and journals. [GAS, 8 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-080706-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Organisations
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International Development Network (IDN)

--NEW URL-- http://idn.rtpi.org.uk/



The International Development Network (IDN) has been set by the Royal Town Planning Institute to provide a focus and an information resource for planners with an interest in planning and international development. The IDN has evolved from the inter-disciplinary International Development Forum (IDF), set up in 1989 to bring together professionals involved in all aspects of international development. Over its 15 year lifetime, the IDF organised a series of successful and informative briefings on a wide variety of topics, reports of which are provided on the new site. The site also features the monthly IDN bulletin, an events listing (though currently empty), and a members' area. [GAS, 14 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-110302-09
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Organisations
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Wonderland

http://www.wonderland.cx/




Based in Vienna, Wonderland badges itself as a "platform for European architecture", and a "network for young Europe-oriented architecture practices aiming [for] experience, information and knowledge exchange." According to the site, "Wonderland continuously initiates collaboration projects with international teams to foster inter-European exchange, organises Project Spaces, Blind Dates and symposia, conducts research on current challenges and approaches in the field of architecture as well as urban planning, and shares results with members and the public by means of exhibitions and publications." Neatly designed and very easy to get around, the site includes details on all these projects as well as information about the Wonderland magazine - "a publication about the architectural profession - focusing on 'how' and not 'what'" - and the latest press releases and reports. Thirteen countries are currently represented in the network, but Wonderland is promising to "expand our network and strengthen our presence in Europe." In a nice touch, each page displays the name, photo and country of one of Wonderland's member architecture teams - helping to give a sense of how Wonderland is, indeed, bringing creative people together. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 5 Jul 2011].



ENTRY NUMBER: arc-050711-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Austria
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Architecture » Organisations
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