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SPACE International Conference 2023 on City Planning and Urban Design
The 5th International Conference on “City Planning and Urban Design” addresses all the aspects of planning and urban studies aiming to discuss the related subjects from different perspectives and research areas. The meeting attracts a substantial number of participants from all over the world. Thus, the Conference establishes an ideal platform for recent advances and research results in architecture, planning, urban design and all interdisciplinary areas such as education, interior architecture, technology, business, gender studies, politics, social sciences and so forth. The scientific quality of the Conference provided by the SPACE International Advisory Board and the variety of the topics are the most important reasons behind this success of the series.
Call for Papers
We are excited to announce the Theme for the upcoming City Planning and Urban Design Conference, “Governing the Future Cities: Political Issues, Challenges, and Experiences Worldwide.” With this Theme, the Conference aims to explore the political dimensions, challenges, and experiences in governing future cities across the globe, focusing on city planning and urban design strategies.
Cities are at the forefront of political, economic, and social transformations, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for governance. This Conference provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, scholars, and policymakers to discuss political issues, share experiences, and examine the challenges faced in governing future cities worldwide, particularly in city planning and urban design.
We invite submissions of research papers, case studies, and theoretical reflections that align with the conference theme and address the following subjects (but not limited to):
1. Political Dimensions of Urban Governance:
- Political Processes and dynamics in urban governance and decision-making,
- Power structures, political economy, and urban development policies,
- Comparative studies on political systems and their impact on urban planning and design.
2. Challenges in Urban Governance:
- Addressing social inequality, poverty, and exclusion in urban governance,
- Balancing economic development with environmental sustainability and social justice,
- Managing urban growth, migration, and cultural diversity in politically complex contexts
3. Experiences in Urban Governance:
- Case studies and best practices in effective urban governance and policy implementation,
- Participatory approaches and citizen engagement in urban planning and decision-making,
- Lessons learned from successful or failed governance initiatives in different cities worldwide.
4. Future Perspectives and Innovations:
- Emerging trends and innovative approaches in political governance for future cities,
- The role of technology, digital platforms, and data-driven governance in urban contexts,
- Collaborative governance models for addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development.
Apart from the sessions on the Theme, the Conference will continue to accept research and studies in the General Topics listed below, not to exclude the high-quality research completed that does not meet the Theme criteria. So, SPACE Studies of Planning and Architecture invites researchers, policymakers and social partners to share their knowledge from their fields of expertise according to the topics of the Conference (but not limited to).
GENERAL TOPICS
Urban Design
City Planning
Cities in Transformation
Transportation and Urban Design
Planning Visions: Past and Present
Civic Participation and Governance
Public Health and Cities
Sustainability and Urban Design
Arts, Culture and Placemaking
Politics and City Planning
Water and Resource Management
Squatters / Slums and Cities
Planning and Sustainable Development
Economy, Industry and Planning
Politics, Social Change and Urban Design
Transformation of Residential Areas
New Ideas in Urban Design
Equality, Inequality and Urban Design
Social Policy and Urban Design
Planning and Instruments of NGOs
Globalisation and Urban Design
Race, Gender, Ethnicity and Urban Issues
Industry, Economy, and Urban Design
Planning History
Call for Intensives
SPACE’s “Call for Intensives” is an opportunity to contribute to the conferences that incorporate a spectrum of possibilities, including but not limited to the presentation of a concept/notion, research in progress, or incomplete research demanding a start for potential future collaborations. The formats for the intensives are as follows.
- Format 1: Poster and PowerPoint presentation
- Format 2: PowerPoint presentation.
We aim to create opportunities for developing the research that has yet to be completed but needs external networking support for its full accomplishments. Intensives’ presentations are not separated from other presentations at the conferences. They perform as part of sessions to introduce and discuss these projects with the academics and professionals of various disciplines.
Requirements:
1. The initial submission should include an abstract of a maximum of 250 words. This short abstract would need to be fully presented in any of the two selected formats mentioned above. It is necessary to clearly state the main concern or question under investigation and the potential outcome(s) of the research. It is also recommended to include describing the research stage and your expectations, such as asking for advice, looking for potential collaborators or academic partners to develop the research, requiring suggestions on helpful references, etc.
2. Upon approval of the short abstract, the presenter should submit an extended abstract of up to 1000 words elaborating on further details. The extended abstract (and poster if you have one) will be published in the annual SPACE Conferences abstract book; thus, applying a minimum of 5 references is highly recommended.
Notes:
1- In the case of selecting the mode of “Poster and PowerPoint Presentation”, it is suggested to apply the presentation sizes “50x70cm” or “70x100cm” with the conference name and SPACE Logo on it and their place depending on your design. Other preferred sizes are unfortunately not acceptable as they will be placed on the conference webpage. Please remember that as our conferences are hybrid in terms of attendance (unless otherwise announced), we do not hang the posters at the conference venue, and you will need to prepare a PowerPoint presentation to present your work at the conference for a 15-20-minute time slot.
2- Intensive submissions for both on-site and virtual attendance should be registered from the Oral Presentation Category.
Submission and Guidelines
The SPACE International Journal of Conference Proceedings will publish full papers. It is an interdisciplinary, international academic, refereed journal designed to publish conference papers mainly presented at SPACE International Journal of Conference Proceedings. It is an online journal published twice a year by SPACE Studies Publications. All articles submitted to the SPACE International Conferences have undergone rigorous double-blind peer review by two referees based on initial editor’s screening.
Guidelines for the papers that will be submitted to the SPACE International Conferences are explained in detail on the Instructions for Authors page as part of the Journal specifically designed to publish the conference papers presented at our Conferences. These guidelines form the layout of the paper and involve a title, abstract (maximum of 250 words), keywords, sections and headings, tables, figures, equations, acknowledgements, references, figures, tables, and references. Please read the instructions, which detail everything you need to submit your conference paper to this Journal, and please follow them closely in order to ensure your paper matches all the requirements of the Journal.
You will not submit your full paper if you consider attending the Conference from the Oral Presentation Category. All the abstracts from the SPACE International Conferences are published in the Annual Conference Abstracts book at the end of each year. Your abstract will be published in the abstract book. If you prefer to publish an extended abstract and/or your poster, please email your preference to space@spacestudies.co.uk and upload the related document simply to the submission system.
The abstracts will be submitted via the website. The process will be as follows:
- Click the “Submit your abstract” button below.
- If you haven’t signed up yet, you must sign up to submit your abstract to the conference. So, when you click the “Submit your paper” button, the system will enable you to sign up.
- Once you log in, please go to the conference page you want to submit your paper and click “Submit your paper”. This will lead you to the submission page.
- Click “+ New Paper” to submit your abstract.
- Enter your title.
- You can directly text your abstract into the space given by deleting the instructions written for authors, or you can copy and paste your abstract to this area.
- A maximum of 250 words abstract is required and the space is limited to the required word count.
- The abstract should include the purpose of the research, research method, principal results and major conclusions.
- You need to add your keywords in the “Abstract Information” section. There must be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 keywords.
- Select the topic you submit your abstract to on right-hand side of the page.
- Accept “Terms and Conditions”.
- Click the submit button.
The conference evaluation process covers abstract evaluation, so please do not attach any additional documents unless you are resubmitting your abstract or extended abstract and poster. Please do not include your or your co-author’s names either.
Once you are accepted, you may or may not need to resubmit, depending on the reviewer’s comments.
- If you choose to register from an oral presentation category, your full paper will not be published (but your abstract will be published), so if you have any comments that suggest that improvements are needed, that means that you still need to re-submit your abstract.
- If you choose to make a poster+PowerPoint Presentation, your abstract and poster will be published, so you must upload your poster even if there are no improvement suggestions advised by the reviewers.
- If you choose to be an author or virtual presenter, you must upload your full paper. Please submit your paper to the SPACE Studies Journal of International Conference Proceedings at this stage. Please be sure that you have all you need, which is listed on the Checklist before Submission section on the Instructions for Author page before submitting your paper. Once you are ready to submit, please use the submit button on the Journal’s pages and upload your documents as described.
If you are an oral presenter, after receiving the acceptance letter, you will submit your revised abstract (if needed), or extended abstract (depending on your preference but subject to reviewing and editing) and/or poster by logging in to the website.
- Click “+ New Paper” to submit your revised abstract.
- Enter your title and add “-Revised” to your title.
- You can directly text your abstract into the space given by deleting the instructions written for authors, or you can copy and paste your abstract to this area.
- You need to add your keywords in the “Abstract Information” section. There must be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 keywords.
- Select the topic from the right-hand side of the page.
- Accept “Terms and Conditions”.
- Click the submit button.
- If you prefer to publish an extended abstract, please upload it before you submit your revised abstract.
Important Dates
Call for Papers
17 September 2022
Abstract Submission Deadline
21 August 2023
Notification of Acceptance
28 August 2023
Early-Bird Registration Deadline
7 August 2023
Abstract Submission Deadline for Oral/Poster Presentation
15 September 2023
Full-Paper Submission Deadline
15 September 2023
Late Registration Deadline
15 September 2023
Presentation Submission Deadline (For Virtual Presentation Category)
18 September 2023
Conference Dates
21-22 September 2023
Programme
Keynote Speakers
Nuran Zeren Gulersoy, PhD
Head of the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, FMV Isik University
Nuran Zeren Gulersoy graduated as an architect from Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She received her master’s degree and her doctorate in urban planning at the same university. She worked in the Department of Urban and Regional between 1977 and 2018 at ITU, Faculty of Architecture. Presently, she is the Head of the Department of Architecture in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at FMV Isik University, Istanbul. Her primary areas of interest are urban conservation, urban planning and urban design. She is currently a member of the Management Board and Secretary-General of the International Planning History Society (IPHS) and a Member of Europa Nostra, ICOMOS CIVVIH Group.
Venue & Accommodation
Since 2022, we have been organising our conferences on-site and online, which means you can attend either in person or online, depending on your preference or conditions. SPACE International Conferences 2023 will be held at the University of London, Senate House in London. You are more than welcome to join us at the Conference Venue. If you cannot attend in person, you will receive your Zoom link after you register from one of the Virtual participant categories.
We are delighted to announce the University of London, Senate House as a partner at our conferences in 2023.
How to get to the University of London, Senate House?
University of London, Senate House
Malet Street, London
WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom
By Tube
Nearest Underground Stations:
Russel Square (Piccadilly Line)
Goodge Street (Northern Line)
Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern Line)
Euston Square (Circle and Metropolitan Lines)
Euston (Victoria and Northern Lines)
By Train
Euston, King’s Cross and St. Pancras mainline stations are within walking distance. The other London mainline stations are a short tube or taxi journey away.
View the London Underground map
By Car
Public car parking is not available at Senate House.
Where to stay?
It is the responsibility of the individual participant to book their accommodation when attending SPACE International Conferences. The expense of accommodation is the responsibility of the participant.
Still, we want you to get the best options when you are trying to book your accommodation. So we made it easier for you!
SPACE Studies is partnered with Stay22, meaning you can select your accommodation from the map, click on it and book directly from the prices on the map.
Visa Application
It is the responsibility of the individual participant to obtain the visa needed to participate in the SPACE International Conferences. All fees incurred in obtaining a visa are the responsibility of the participant. Please check whether you need a visa to enter the UK before planning your visit.
Please check the United Kingdom Government website for the requirements if you need one.
SPACE Studies is partnered with Advise Legal Consultancy to help you apply for a visa. If you purchase ‘Visa Application Service’ at SPACE Studies, the services you will get are as follows;
- Visa Application Consultation and Determination
- Document List for the Visa Application
- Checking of prepared documents
- Completion of VAF – Visa Application Form
- Uploading soft copies of ready documents
- Arrangement of visa application appointment at the nearest Visa Application Centre
- Providing and checking the Visa Application Invitation Letter from the Inviter Company
- If necessary, provide a sample letter for employment and reference letters
- If necessary, Preparation of Visa Intention Letter
- Preparation of Visa Application Cover Letter
In case of refusal of the application, we will be providing Assistance for a second visa application free of charge.
Please remember that all the visa application fees and other costs are excluded.
Registration
| Early-Bird Registration Fees | Late Registration Fees | |
| Authors (Students) | £225 | £250 |
| Authors (Regular) | £450 | £500 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – On-site & Virtual | £150 | £175 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Regular) – On-site & Virtual | £300 | £350 |
| Virtual Presentation (Students) | £195 | £220 |
| Virtual Presentation (Regular) | £350 | £375 |
| Listeners (Students) | £110 | £135 |
| Listeners (Regular) | £225 | £275 |
| Virtual Listeners (Students) | £12 | £15 |
| Virtual Listeners (Regular) | £20 | £25 |
| Accompanying Person | £300 | £350 |
| Additional Paper (Students) | £150 | £150 |
| Additional Paper (Regular) | £300 | £300 |
NOTES FOR CATEGORIES
Authors’ category: The author should send their full paper before the related deadline and present their study personally at the conference. The category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, a paper presentation (oral), a copy of their article published in the SPACE Studies Journal of International Conference Proceedings, a presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches, a conference bag and accessories.
Oral presentation category: In this category, the author presents their study personally at the conference but will not send a full paper of their work as only the abstract of the study will be published in the SPACE International Conferences Annual Abstract Book. Therefore, the author may choose to publish their abstract or upload an extended abstract of a maximum of 1000 words. Poster presentations and intensives should register from this category as well. The category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, paper presentations (oral & poster), a presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches, conference bags and accessories.
Virtual presentation category: In this category, the author should send their full paper before the related deadline and present their study via Zoom (the link is provided to the presenter prior to the conference) at the conference. The category includes publication of their paper in the SPACE Studies Journal of International Conference Proceedings and a virtual presenter certificate.
The listeners’ category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, listener certificate, coffee breaks and lunch/es, conference bag and accessories.
| Early-Bird Registration Fees | Late Registration Fees | |
| Authors (Students) | £155 | £175 |
| Authors (Regular) | £315 | £350 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – On site & Virtual | £105 | £120 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Regular) – On site & Virtual | £210 | £245 |
| Virtual Presentation (Student) | £125 | £145 |
| Virtual Presentation (Regular) | £245 | £265 |
| Listeners (Students) | £75 | £90 |
| Listeners (Regular) | £155 | £190 |
| Virtual Listeners (Students) | £8 | £10 |
| Virtual Listeners (Regular) | £16 | £20 |
| Accompanying Person | £275 | £300 |
| Additional Paper (Student) | £120 | £120 |
| Additional Paper (Regular) | £210 | £210 |
NOTES FOR CATEGORIES
Authors’ category: The author should send their full paper before the related deadline and present their study personally at the conference. The category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, paper presentation (oral), a copy of their article published in the SPACE Studies Journal of International Conference Proceedings, a presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches, a conference bag and accessories.
Oral presentation category: In this category, the author presents their study personally at the conference but will not send a full paper of their work as only the abstract of the study will be published in the SPACE International Conferences Annual Abstract Book. Therefore, the author may choose to publish her abstract or upload an extended abstract of a maximum of 1000 words. Poster presentations and intensives should register from this category as well. The category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, paper presentations (oral & poster), conference e-proceedings, a presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches, conference bag and accessories.
Virtual presentation category: In this category, the author should send their full paper before the related deadline and present their study via Zoom (the link is provided to the presenter prior to the conference) at the conference. The category includes publication of their paper in the SPACE Studies Journal of International Conference Proceedings and a virtual presenter certificate.
The listeners’ category includes access to all sessions and session discussions, listener certificate, coffee breaks and lunch/es, conference bag and accessories.
CANCELLATION
| CANCELLATION TIME | REFUNDING PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|
| 60 days before the conference | 75% of the registration fee (additional pages and papers included) |
| Less than 60 but more than 30 days before the conference | 50% of the registration fee (additional pages and papers included) |
| less than 30 days before the conference | none |
Please, note that all the transaction costs are taken from the canceler’s refund balance, and the refund is done after the conference even if the conference has been postponed to a later date.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION
- One regular registration with one or more additional papers has only one conference e-proceedings if its category includes.
- If the paper has more than one author, all the authors attending the conference should register for the conference by paying the related category fee.
- All poster presentations should be registered in Oral Presentation Category.
- Invitation letters will only be issued once the participant’s registration and payment have been completed.
- Invitation letters will be sent by e-mail.
- All full papers should be written on the given full-paper template within the ten pages limit. In the contrary case, the full papers will be taken into the template format, and additional pages generated due to the full-paper template will be charged to the participant at the Conference Registration Desk during the conference. It is the responsibility of the author to comply with the writing rules.
- Conference e-proceedings and virtual presenter certificates will be sent to Virtual Presenters after the conference.
- Listeners can register and pay their registration fee at the conference registration desk during the conference.
- For any other questions, please write to space@spacestudies.co.uk
MANUAL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER
In order to do registration and pay the registration fee via bank transfer, please follow the instructions below.
- Please fill out the Registration Form and send a copy of the remittance to architecturalspacestudies@gmail.com. If you are a student, please remember to add supporting documents stating your studentship. The document should be taken from the related university authority, so please note that student IDs are not accepted.
- Please deposit your conference registration fee to the following bank account. If you want to be a member and register for the conference as a member, then you can pay conference and membership fees at once. Note that without this guarantee, your registration isn’t recognised:
Bank Account Information
Account Holder: SPACE STUDIES OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE LTD.
Bank Name: METRO BANK
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account No: 28021415
SWIFTBIC: MYMBGB2L
IBAN: GB58 MYMB 2305 8028 0214 15
- After payment of registration fees by Bank Transaction, you have to send the receipt of the Bank to our e-mail.
- Please mention your Name, Surname, SPACE Conference and/or membership registration in the explanation part of the Bank Receipt.
- Please remember that your payment date states Early Bird or Late Registration, not the date the Registration form was filled.
- The invoices will be sent by mail.
- The conference secretariat has to receive the exact amount of registration fees. If not, the participant must pay the balance at the registration desk. Therefore, the participant has to add some Stirling Pounds for the international transaction cost. Any addition received will be reimbursed at the Registration Desk.
