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SPACE International Conference 2024 on City Planning and Urban Design
The 6th SPACE International Conference on City Planning and Urban Design will be held on the 11th and 12th of July 2024. This year’s conference theme is decided to be “Crafting Vibrant Spaces: Placemaking Strategies in the Built Environment”.
The conference theme, “Crafting Vibrant Spaces: Placemaking Strategies in the Built Environment,” delineates a scholarly trajectory dedicated to the meticulous exploration of strategies that shape and invigorate the built environment. In the intricate tapestry of urban design and city planning, the concept of placemaking emerges as a pivotal force, influencing the character and vibrancy of spaces within the city. This theme underscores the importance of intentional and thoughtful interventions in crafting environments that not only serve functional purposes but also resonate with a sense of identity, community, and vibrancy. Scholars and practitioners engaging with this theme are poised to dissect the nuanced strategies employed in placemaking, delving into the intersectionality of architecture, urban design, and socio-cultural dynamics. The conference endeavours to unravel the symbiotic relationship between the built environment and the social fabric, providing a scholarly platform for dialogue and exploring the art and science of crafting vibrant, meaningful spaces within our cities.
Call for Papers
The International Conference on City Planning and Urban Design extends an invitation to scholars, urban planners, architects, designers, researchers, and thought leaders to engage in a rigorous exploration of transformative ideas encapsulated within the conference theme, “Crafting Vibrant Spaces: Placemaking Strategies in the Built Environment.” This academic forum aspires to provide a platform for the scholarly examination of innovative approaches, the dissemination of research findings, and the cultivation of intellectual discourse that reconceptualises the intricate interplay of art and science inherent in the praxis of placemaking within urban design.
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 (but not limited to) of the Conference.
TOPICS
1. Community-Driven Placemaking:
- Analysing exemplars of community-led initiatives that have profoundly influenced the configuration of public spaces.
- Strategising the cultivation of community engagement as an integral facet of urban design projects.
- Presenting meticulously examined case studies elucidating the tangible impact of collaborative placemaking endeavours on community well-being.
2. Innovations in Public Spaces:
- Interrogating and redefining the conventional paradigm of public spaces through avant-garde design solutions.
- Exploring the integration of technology within the public realm, with a specific focus on the assimilation of smart elements into urban environments.
- Advocating for sustainable methodologies in the establishment and perpetuation of dynamic public spaces.
3. Cultural Placemaking:
- Intersecting cultural identity with the fabric of urban landscapes and scrutinising the resulting implications.
- Proposing strategic frameworks for the seamless integration of cultural heritage into the contemporary tableau of urban design.
- Analysing case studies sourced from diverse global contexts, emblematic of successful cultural placemaking endeavours.
4. Green Urbanism and Sustainable Design:
- Propounding methodologies for the integration of verdant spaces within the structural framework of urban planning, emphasising environmental sustainability.
- Strategising for the promotion of biodiversity and fortitude within urban environments through sustainable design paradigms.
- Offering nuanced case studies that chronicle triumphs in the pragmatic application of sustainable urban design principles.
5. The Role of Technology in Placemaking:
- Systematically harnessing the potential of technology for informed, data–driven decision-making within the realm of urban design.
- Scrutinising the transformative impact of augmented reality and virtual reality applications on the methodologies of urban planning and design.
- Presenting innovative technological solutions crafted to elevate the experiential facets inherent in the practice of placemaking.
6. Equitable and Inclusive Placemaking:
- Addressing societal inequities through the formulation and implementation of inclusive urban design strategies.
- Designing public spaces with a discerning eye on the nuanced needs of demographically diverse constituencies.
- Proposing comprehensive strategies for advancing accessibility and inclusivity within the built environment.
7. Arts and Placemaking:
- Interweaving the domain of public art into the intricate fabric of urban design, discerning its role in cultural enrichment.
- Exploring collaborative synergies between practitioners in the artistic, design, and urban planning domains as part of the placemaking process.
- Unveiling meticulously analysed case studies articulating the transformative potential inherent in artistic interventions within urban spaces.
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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
2 January 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline
11 June 2024
Notification of Acceptance
18 June 2024
Early-Bird Registration Deadline
30 May 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline for Oral/Poster Presentation
28 June 2024
Full-Paper Submission Deadline
28 June 2024
Late Registration Deadline
28 June 2024
Presentation Submission Deadline (For Virtual Presentation Category)
8 July 2024
Conference Dates
11-12 July 2024
Programme
Please download the Conference Programme Booklet here.
Keynote Speakers
Mehmet Kalyoncu
Architect, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Kalyon Foundation, Founder & Member of the Board of Trustees, Turkiye Design Council, Board Member of iGA Istanbul Airport
Architect, NGO volunteer, businessperson, entrepreneur, and composer; Mehmet Kalyoncu is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Kalyon Foundation; he is the founder and the Member of the Board of Trustees of the Turkiye Design Council and a Board Member of iGA Istanbul Airport. Kalyoncu was born in Gaziantep in 1992. He studied architecture at Istanbul Technical University, following his involvement in Oxford University St Hugh’s College academic programme as the first Turkish student accepted, where he made studies on Renaissance architecture. Kalyoncu is closely involved with non-governmental organisations coordinating efforts to the revitalisation of the cities of Hatay and Adiyaman in the aftermath of the February 2023 earthquake, aiming to keep both cities’ historical roots intact.
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 2024 on Sustainable Architecture, Planning and Urban Design & on City Planning and Urban Design will be held at the Rembrandt 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.
How to get to the Rembrandt?
11 Thurloe Place Knightsbridge
London SW7 2RS
By Tube
Nearest Underground Stations:
South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines)
Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)
Sloane Square (Circle and District Lines)
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.
Alternatively, you might choose to stay at the Rembrandt. Please click here to view booking options.
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) | £215 | £270 |
| Authors (Regular) | £360 | £450 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – On-site | £140 | £175 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – Online | £115 | £145 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Regular) – Online | £225 | £280 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Regular) – On-site | £260 | £325 |
| Virtual Presentation (Students) | £145 | £180 |
| Virtual Presentation (Regular) | £290 | £360 |
| Listeners (Students) | £80 | £100 |
| Listeners (Regular) | £160 | £200 |
| Virtual Listeners (Students) | £12 | £15 |
| Virtual Listeners (Regular) | £20 | £25 |
| Additional Paper (Students) | £80 | £80 |
| Additional Paper (Regular) | £160 | £160 |
NOTES FOR CATEGORIES
Authors’ category: The author should submit 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 and dinner (network gala dinner- if announced), conference bag and accessories.
Oral presentation category (on-site or online): 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 may 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, a paper presentation (oral & poster), conference e-proceedings, presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches and dinner (network gala dinner- if announced), 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, gala dinner (if announced), conference bag and accessories.
| Early-Bird Registration Fees | Late Registration Fees | |
| Authors (Students) | £160 | £200 |
| Authors (Regular) | £270 | £340 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – On-site | £105 | £130 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Students) – Online | £85 | £105 |
| Oral Presentation Only (regular) – Online | £170 | £210 |
| Oral Presentation Only (Regular) – On-site | £195 | £245 |
| Virtual Presentation (Students) | £110 | £140 |
| Virtual Presentation (Regular) | £220 | £275 |
| Listeners (Students) | £60 | £75 |
| Listeners (Regular) | £120 | £150 |
| Virtual Listeners (Students) | £12 | £15 |
| Virtual Listeners (Regular) | £20 | £25 |
| Additional Paper (Students) | £60 | £60 |
| Additional Paper (Regular) | £120 | £120 |
NOTES FOR CATEGORIES
Authors’ category: The author should submit 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 and dinner (network gala dinner- if announced), conference bag and accessories.
Oral presentation category (on-site or online): 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 may 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, a paper presentation (oral & poster), conference e-proceedings, presentation certificate, coffee breaks, lunches and dinner (network gala dinner- if announced), 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, gala dinner (if announced), 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 annual conference abstract book if its category includes one.
- 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 the Oral Presentation Category.
- Invitation letters for the visa application process 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 based on the information given in the SPACE International Journal of Conference Proceedings.
- All certificates will be sent to the presenters after the conference. The certificates are issued to the presenters who were registered at the conference and presented their work at the conference. We do not issue certificates to the co-authors who are not registered at the conference or to the ones who are registered and attended the conference but did not present their work.
- On-site listeners can register and pay their registration fee at the conference registration desk during the conference. Still, we cannot guarantee that we will have space left to register, so please register for the conference beforehand.
- For any other questions, please write to space@spacestudies.co.uk
