About
Centre for Innovative Planning
and Development (CiPD)
Centre for Innovative Planning and Development (CiPD)
is a Centre of Excellent (CoE) based at the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Its role is to spearhead research and development (R&D) in urban and regional planning and development with a clear focus on nurturing innovation within an interdisciplinary platform. The Centre shall also play a leading role in fostering effective partnerships between academia, policy makers, NGOs and local communities in the search for new paradigms and approaches to create a sustainable built environment. The value of the Centre is in alignment with the aspiration of the faculty and the university to be a leading research university and to achieve a world-class university stature.
Our Vision
“To be a leading international research centre for innovative planning and development in the built environment.”
Our Mission
“To develop innovative knowledge, advanced technological solutions, and policy recommendations that support sustainable planning, development, and community resilience.”
Specialization
Multidisciplinary expertise in planning, design, and sustainable development.
Urban & Regional Planning
Housing and Community Planning
Environmental & Sustainablity Planning
Urban Design and Conservation
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Tourism and Resource Planning
Transporation and Logistic Planning
Landuse and Spatial Planning
Our Collarborators
Collaborating with local and global partners to deliver innovative solutions, strengthen capacity, and create lasting impact for communities.
Reach Us
At the Centre for Innovative Planning and Development, we see the future as an opportunity for innovative ideas and sustainable solutions. We are not just planners; we are change-makers who bring together diverse perspectives to address complex challenges. Through workshops and community engagement, we foster collaboration and creativity, empowering individuals and organizations to turn their visions into reality. Join us on this journey as we redefine possibilities and build resilient communities that thrive in uncertainty.
Centre for Innovative Planning and Development (CiPD), Level 4, Block B12, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
cipd-utm@utm.my
