International Conference on Urban and Regional Planning in Transitional China and the 3rd International Association for China Planning (IACP) Conference

Nanjing, 21-23 June 2009

Conference theme
Adapting Chinese Planning to Global Challenges and Opportunities

Sponsored by
Nanjing University, China
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Organized by
Nanjing University, China
International Association for China Planning (IACP)

China’s evolving urban and regional policies and new thinking about sustainable development have attracted worldwide attention. Following successful international conferences on China’s Urban Development and Planning in 2007 and 2008 (sponsored by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development), the third annual IACP
conference will be held in Nanjing, China. The event is supported by Nanjing University and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Nanjing University, the local host, is a top-ranked university in China and a recognized leader in urban planning education. Nanjing was the capital city of six dynasties, a city with rich historical heritage and major tourism attraction.

The conference organizing committee, which includes representatives of the IACP, Nanjing University, Tongji University, Tsinghua University, and Peking University, is calling for papers that are related to the topics below. Funds are available to help current IACP members defray portions of their travel costs, lodging and registration.

Conference Topics and Tracks

1. Urban and regional economic development in the age of globalization
2. Planning for mega-cities and mega-regions
3. Advances in planning support systems and analytical tools
4. Sustainable infrastructure finance
5. Ecological planning and resource utilization
6. Contemporary urban design
7. Sustainable urban transportation
8. Housing and land policies
9. Planning for resilient cities and regions / Hazard Mitigation
10. Planning education and international exchange

 

Abstract Submission

Please submit your paper abstract of 300-400 words, in English and Chinese, including the title, the name(s) of author(s), affiliation, contact address, telephone and email address, to iacp-bod@lists.dcp.ufl.edu by the deadline (see below). The abstract should outline the methodology, data sources (if applicable) and state what the author(s) assert to be the contribution of the paper to our existing knowledge. All submitted abstracts will be
evaluated and selected through a ranking process.

Additional enquires can be made to: Professors Qing Shen (qshen@umd.edu) and Jiawen Yang (jy78@mail.gatech.edu)

Important timeline

Abstract Submission: Feb 1st, 2009
Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2009