The Town Planning Institute attach great importance to participating in a continuous debate about the quality of country, regional, municipal and local planning. This is always done in a dialogue with researchers, practicioners, public authorities and politicial decision-makers.

The highest authority of The Town Planning Institute is an executive board with 11 members. It is advised by a committee of representatives with about 60 persons representing a number of organisations and authorities with relation to planning. Chairman of the executive board is Freddy Avnby.

The secretariat have 11 employees besides external assistance on projects. Director Ole Damsgaard is responsible for the day to day management.