The Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) is a professional organisation established in 1971, dedicated to the advancement of sustainable urban and regional planning, to create better communities and environments.
Promote urban and regional developments that are in the best interests of the communities.
Encourage continuing professional education in the urban and regional planning and related fields.
Advocate high professional and ethical standards by ensuring that members of the Institute hold appropriate qualifications and experience.
Foster advancement of members in the field of urban and regional planning.
Urban and regional planning is a dynamic profession, and as a professional body, SIP is committed to aligning its development with industry growth. In 2017, SIP launched a three-year Strategic Plan and Industry Roadmap, supported by a Singapore Government grant, to guide the sector’s transformation amidst competition, digital disruption, and changing business models.
SIP focuses on enhancing the professional development and networking opportunities for its members, offering initiatives such as the Urban Planning Foundation Course and entrance examinations for our Affiliates.
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Housing and Development Board (HDB)
JTC Corporation (JTC)
Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC)
SIP is an industry partner of the Design Singapore Council (DSg), which supports SIP’s Certification of Planners programme
Design Singapore Council (DSg)
SIP also engages in international collaborations, being a member of the Commonwealth Association of Planners
Commonwealth Association of Planners
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)
Hong Kong Institute of Urban Designers (HKIUD)
Malaysia Institute of Planners (MIP)
City Planning Institute of Japan (CPIJ)
Indonesian Association Of Urban And Regional Planners (IAP)
Korea Planning Association (KPA)