Comitato Scientifico del CNAPPC

Italy in Proximity: The Future of Urban and Territorial Planning
2024-10-22 10:15 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
This event marks the presentation of a new book published by the CNAPPC Scientific Committee, exploring the future of urban and territorial planning in Italy through the lens of proximity. The theme aligns with growing interest in human-centered, sustainable urban development, often inspired by the 15-minute city concept.
You can watch the full recording of the event “Italy in Proximity: The Future of Urban and Territorial Planning”, held on October 22, 2024, at the Italian Parliament, via the official English-language livestream on YouTube:
🔗 Watch the event on YouTube (English)
This event was organized by the Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC) and featured contributions from international experts, including Professor Carlos Moreno, known for developing the “15-Minute City” concept. The discussion focused on how proximity-based urban planning can address ecological, economic, and social challenges in Italy and beyond.LinkedIn
For more information about the book presented at the event, you can visit the publisher’s page:
📘 Italy in Proximity – LetteraVentidue
Additionally, the full publication is available as a free PDF via CNAPPC:
📄 Download the book (PDF)

Symposium: The Wealth of Nations and the Role of Architecture for a Human Welfare-Oriented Urban Economy of Cities
2025-04-04 14:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Paris)
On April 4, 2025, the University of Padua will host the international symposium “The Wealth of Nations and the Role of Architecture for a Human Welfare-Oriented Urban Economy of Cities”, featuring Nobel laureate Paul Krugman. Organized by the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists (CNAPPC), this high-level event will explore the economic, architectural, and social dimensions of urban development in the face of contemporary global challenges.
The symposium brings together leading experts from around the world to discuss how architecture and urban planning can support inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic models. Key topics include proximity-based development, bioclimatic design, urban equity, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping future cities.
The event is open to the public and will be livestreamed in English on CNAPPC’s YouTube channel.
Livestream:Watch the event live in English on YouTube

URBS et ORBIS – Roma e le altre: città allo specchio
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-28 | Centro Congressi Rospigliosi, ROMA, Via Ventiquattro Maggio, 43, ROMA, Italy
Organized within the IPER – Festival delle Periferie, the 2025 edition titled “URBS et ORBIS: Rome and the Others – Cities in the Mirror” explores the identity of Rome through a comparative lens with other urban contexts. The festival fosters dialogue between architecture, urban planning, and society, particularly regarding the development and challenges of peripheral areas.
🔗 More info: https://iperfestival.it

La Città di Tutti – A Public Dialogue on Urban Inclusion
2025-05-21 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Piazza Erminio, Rome, Via Giovanni Branca 18M
The event titled “La Città di Tutti” (The City of Everyone) is a public discussion centered around themes of urban inclusion, accessibility, and shared civic spaces. Hosted in Rome, it features notable speakers and urban experts who reflect on how cities can become more inclusive and representative of all citizens. This initiative aligns with CNAPPC’s commitment to fostering participatory urbanism and inclusive design.

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Italy in Proximity: The Future of Urban and Territorial Planning

March 15, 2024

This event marks the presentation of a new book published by the CNAPPC Scientific Committee, exploring the future of urban and territorial planning in Italy through the lens of proximity. The theme aligns with growing interest in human-centered, sustainable urban development, often inspired by the 15-minute city concept.
You can watch the full recording of the event “Italy in Proximity: The Future of Urban and Territorial Planning”, held on October 22, 2024, at the Italian Parliament, via the official English-language livestream on YouTube:
🔗 Watch the event on YouTube (English)
This event was organized by the Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC) and featured contributions from international experts, including Professor Carlos Moreno, known for developing the “15-Minute City” concept. The discussion focused on how proximity-based urban planning can address ecological, economic, and social challenges in Italy and beyond.LinkedIn
For more information about the book presented at the event, you can visit the publisher’s page:
📘 Italy in Proximity – LetteraVentidue
Additionally, the full publication is available as a free PDF via CNAPPC:
📄 Download the book (PDF)

Venice Climate Week 2025 – Closing Address on Urban Climate Adaptation
2025-06-06 | AULA MAGNA IUAV / Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
As part of the inaugural Venice Climate Week (June 3–8, 2025), the session on June 6 will focus on “Cities and Climate Change.” From 9:00 to 13:00, the Panel: Stories of Climate Adaptation will feature a series of expert discussions, culminating in a 30-minute closing speech around 12:30. The address will include a presentation and will be broadcast live on Sky TV and streamed on ANSA.it, Italy’s leading news agency platform.
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Open! Studi Aperti
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | italy
Open! Studi Aperti is a nationwide initiative where architects across Italy open their studios to the public on June 13–14. The event celebrates architecture’s role in shaping communities and invites everyone to discover how architects design spaces, rethink cities, and inspire change. Join us and experience the creative heart of architecture.

Agora for re-thinking urban and territorial spaces in Italy
2025-07-03 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris) | Via di S. Maria dell’Anima 10, Rome
On Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 14:30, the Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC) will host the official launch of its new website dedicated to territorial governance at CNAPPC headquarters, Via di S. Maria dell’Anima 10, Rome.
The afternoon will open with institutional greetings from CNAPPC President Massimo Crusi and an outline of the portal’s objectives by Councilor Giuseppe Cappochin. A detailed walkthrough of the website will follow, presented by Carlos Moreno (President of CNAPPC’s Scientific Committee) and Matteo Colleoni.
Updates on the unified draft law for Urban Regeneration will be provided by Senator Roberto Rosso, rapporteur for the bill in the Senate.
At 15:30 the focus shifts to a live webinar featuring:
Carlos Moreno – “Progettare la rivoluzione della prossimità per un futuro urbano più felice e sostenibile” (Designing the proximity revolution for a happier, more sustainable urban future)
Matteo Colleoni – “La sfida della neutralità climatica per le città dei 15 minuti” (The challenge of climate neutrality for 15-minute cities)
Pia Fontana – “Prossimità e rigenerazione urbana” (Proximity and urban regeneration)
The works will conclude at 16:30.
Agenda
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Towards Sustainable Urban Proximities
2025-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
International Conference on Sustainable Urban Proximities
4th – 5th September 2025
Paris City Hall / Sorbonne University
Paris, France
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Towards Sustainable Urban Proximities
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Académie du Climat, Paris City Hall, 2 Pl. Baudoyer, Paris, 75004, France
International Conference on Sustainable Urban Proximities
4th – 5th September 2025
Paris City Hall / Sorbonne University
Paris, France

The wealth of Nations and the wellbeing of places
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
Lessons for High Quality and Sustainable Development of our Planet and the Amazon Region
A pre-conference event for COP30, Belem
October 28-29, 2025
Auditorium, Institute of Applied Social Sciences
Belém (Pará), Brazil

Gran Foro. Dia mundial de las ciudades
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Rome)
Estrategias para una “Mejor Ciudad, Mejor Vida”

World Cities Day 2025
2025-10-31
People-centred Smart Cities
Bogotà

Future shapers. European conference on Architectural Policies
2025-11-13 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
Green and Livable Cities – Shaping urban Europe
November 13th-14th, 2025
Romania

New paradigms of urban life: proximity, well-being in cities and territories
2026-03-24 09:15 - 17:30 (Europe/Rome) | Centro Congressi Rospigliosi, ROMA, Via Ventiquattro Maggio, 43, ROMA, Italy
CONFERENCE
ROMA
CENTRO CONGRESSI ROSPIGLIOSI
Via Ventiquattro Maggio, 43, 00187 Roma RM
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