Community Planning Implementation Group
- Supported the implementation of community planning in Scotland in 2003 and 2004.
- http://www.communityplanning.org.uk/

National Association of Regional Councils
- Coordinates the work of councils facilitating inter-government planning in the United States. Links to transportation, environment, publications, conferences, and to each member council.
- http://www.narc.org/

Urban Design Group
- Provides a forum for architectural, design, and urban planning firms to address urban design issues. Includes information on members and industry news.
- http://www.udg.org.uk/

Urban Design Ireland
- Provides a forum for professionals and others interested in urban design in Ireland. News, events, articles, and organization details.
- http://www.udi.ie/

Urban Design Research Institute
- An independent organization dedicated to the protection of the built environment and improving urban communities through research projects, public events, and publications.
- http://www.udri.org/

Applied Urban Research Institute
- Provides expertise in planning and design services, economic development, and applied research for Kansas City.
- http://www.aurikc.org/

City Planners Network
- Designed to help planners identify other planners throughout the world with similar experience and professional interests to exchange information efficiently.
- http://city-planners-network.org/

Center For Rural Planning
- Assists rural Minnesota communities by facilitating planning efforts by residents. Presents information about the organization and its current projects.
- http://www.centerforruralplanning.org/

Mission Valley Unified Planning Committee
- Promotes interaction between the Mission Valley community and the City of San Diego community planners. Includes a message board and zoning maps.
- http://kmweb.taic.net/MVUPC/DesktopDefault.aspx?showlogin=1

The Seaside Institute
- Conducts research and advocacy for use of traditional community qualities in new developments.
- http://www.theseasideinstitute.org/

Indiana Association of Regional Councils
- Provides transportation planning, grant administration, economic development, and rural transit planning.
- http://www.iarconline.org/

Village At
- Providing information about land use issues and sustainable land development.
- http://www.villageat.org/

Urban Land Institute
- Nonprofit education and research institute with focus on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Information on urban planning, growth, and development.
- http://www.uli.org/

Urban Ecology
- An organization dedicated to building ecologically and socially healthy cities.
- http://www.urbanecology.org/

EcoCity Cleveland
- A nonprofit organization that promotes ecological design, smart growth, and transportation choices in northeastern Ohio.
- http://www.ecocitycleveland.org/

Sustainable Communities Network
- Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their communities.
- http://www.sustainable.org/

Sustainable City
- A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a sustainable future for San Francisco.
- http://www.sustainable-city.org/

San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)
- Promotes good planning and government through research, analysis, public education, and advocacy.
- http://www.spur.org/

Project for Public Spaces
- Nonprofit technical assistance, research, and educational organization whose mission is to create and sustain public places that build communities.
- http://www.pps.org/

Pew Partnership for Civic Change
- Civic research group that identifies and documents strategies for creating strong communities.
- http://www.pew-partnership.org/

Partners for Livable Communities
- Nonprofit helps to creating livable communities by promoting quality of life, economic development, and social equity.
- http://www.livable.com/

National League of Cities
- Non-profit association of cities and state municipals leagues. Provides municipal association legislative priorities, conference information, program background and related policy statements.
- http://www.nlc.org/

Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington
- Providing city and county profiles and codes, articles on a wide range of subjects affecting municpalities, a database of state court opinions, the administrative code and statutes, directories, news, and links.
- http://www.mrsc.org/

Metropolis
- An international association of global cities working towards developing solutions to issues affecting large cities such as urban planning and development, the economy, the environment, transport, infrastructure and communications.
- http://www.metropolis.org/

Michigan Land Use Institute
- A movement to halt sprawl and improve the economy, environment, and quality of life. Home to the Elm Street Writers Group.
- http://www.mlui.org/

Local Government Commission
- A nonprofit organization working to build livable communities. Covers topics including community design, economic development, sustainable energy sources, transportation, and waste prevention.
- http://www.lgc.org/

International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU)
- Worldwide organization supporting traditional architecture, urbanism, and crafts through education and advocacy.
- http://www.intbau.org/

International Making Cities Livable
- Promotes the creation and restoration of compact, walkable, safe, mixed-use cities, towns, and neighborhoods through a continuing series of conferences.
- http://www.livablecities.org/

International Design and Environment Research Network
- An independent network of professionals and academics developing multidisciplinary methods, strategies, and techniques for cities in transition.
- http://www.idern.net/

English Historic Towns Forum
- Offers support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues.
- http://www.ehtf.org.uk/

Congress for New Urbanism
- A San Francisco based non-profit organization that works with architects, developers, and planners, teaching how to implement the principles of new urbanism.
- http://www.cnu.org/

CityNet
- An Asia-Pacific regional network of local authorities, with an agenda empahsizing urban development.
- http://www.citynet-ap.org/

Citistates Group
- Network of journalists, speakers and advisers committed to competitive, equitable, and sustainable 21st century metropolitan regions.
- http://www.citistates.com/

Bruner Foundation
- Provides annual award for urban excellence and forums for the discussion of issues related to urban architecture, planning, and revitalization.
- http://www.brunerfoundation.org/

Australian Institute of Urban Studies
- Nonpartisan multidisciplinary national organization that deals with urban affairs issues. Membership information, profile, conference news, and list of achievements.
- http://www.aius.org.au/

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
- Organization fostering planning principles that will enhance the State's quality of life, through a combination of environmental and economic planning strategies.
- http://www.vapda.com/

Australian Institute of Urban Studies: Queensland Division
- State chapter. Organization information and objectives, committee biographies, projects, publications, newsletters, classes, tours, and membership forms.
- http://www.home.gil.com.au/~jlgreste/

Australian Institute of Urban Studies: Western Australia Division
- Independent nonprofit organization concerned with urban affairs. Includes information on objectives, committee members, membership, activities, and news.
- http://www.aiuswa.org.au/

California Planning Roundtable
- A group of experienced public and private sector planners. Works on publications, presentations, and a scholarship.
- http://www.cproundtable.org/