The National Capital

Planning Commission

is honored to host the

sixth gathering of

Capitals Alliance––an

international forum

for capital city

planners from around

the world. Founded by

Brasilia, Canberra, Ottawa, and Washington, DC

in 2001, the Alliance enables a valuable

exchange of information on issues and challenges

that are unique to national capitals.

This year, Capitals Alliance will highlight the

timely and important topic of creating a more

sustainable planet. Today, capital cities face a

significant challenge to develop and promote

green and sustainable policies that will be viable

now and in the future. By 2050, three-fourths of

the world’s population is expected to reside in

cities. Capital cities, as the seat of government,

will need to play a vital role in creating and

maintaining sustainable communities.

Throughout the week of September 15-18, we

will explore ways to put more national capitals

on the road to a greener and more sustainable

future. We have assembled some of the world’s

most respected leaders in the field who will share

their knowledge and discuss strategies behind

successful green practices. Join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking

examination of the development of

sustainable national capitals across the globe.

There is no registration fee, but you must register in advance.