Two significant international celebrations in the planning community are World Town Planning Day and World GIS Day. To celebrate these days, the School of City and Regional Planning regularly brings in alumni and industry professionals to discuss current trends, practices, and challenges in the world of planning.
World GIS Day 2025
Events such as World GIS Day give students a chance to connect with alumni in a relaxed environment, while gaining perspective on how what they learn in class will be used in their careers.
Matteo Saracco, MCRP 2024, answers questions about his work with GIS at the Schools celebration of World GIS Day 2025.
Guest at World GIS Day examines posters of student work illustrating GIS use.
