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Full stories can be seen at Urbanicity News New platform to establish partnerships for sustainable energy solutions UN-HABITAT and China Development Bank agree on strategic partnership 2010 Winter Olympics Village in Vancouver Going Green London remains number one but the future belongs to Asia Climate Resistant Cities: 2008 Primer Tibaijuka visits China’s earthquake disaster region Local Governments Stand Up and Take Action for the Millennium Development Goals United Kingdom Local Governments Small Change, Big Difference campaign City Diplomacy: The role of local governments in conflict prevention, peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction The Global Charter-Agenda for Human Rights in the City 30 US Cities to measure greenhouse gas emissions Chinese mayors learn about pollution control in Japanese cities Teaching sustainable urban development Currency movements main factor in deciding ranking of most expensive cities in the world England’s elected mayors to be given control of police . To read the full stories and more news, please visit www.urbanicity.org/currentnews.html
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September Sustainable City and Creativity October Changing Practice; Changing Communities
November Rebuilding Sustainable Communities Re-Imaging Cities - Urban Design after the age of Oil
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Register Now - Re-Imagining Cities: Urban Design After the Age of Oil November 7-8, 2008 at the University of Pennsylvania Join us for a groundbreaking symposium on how urban designers and public and private decision-makers are re-imagining our cities in the face of costly energy and global warming. Including Peter Head of Arup and Elizabeth Kolbert of The New Yorker, more than 70 scholars and practitioners from around the world will discuss how to achieve the new sustainable urban world. An associated interactive exhibit will be open in conjunction with the symposium. This symposium marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1958 University of Pennsylvania/Rockefeller Foundation "Conference on Urban Design Criticism." The participants–Jane Jacobs, Louis Kahn, Kevin Lynch, Ian McHarg, Lewis Mumford, I.M. Pei and others--shaped urban design in the 20th Century. Re-Imagining Cities will set the directions for 21st Century urban design. The University of Pennsylvania School of Design and the Penn Institute for Urban Research, with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, are its sponsors. Register now at www.upenn.edu/penniur/afteroil.
Final Call to Register - World Sustainable Building Conference
As from 5th September, there will be an additional $100 ‘late fee’ of $100 applied to each registration. So to avoid this charge register NOW. Program for SB08 The full program and all information on the conference is available on the web site: www.sb08melbourne.com This will be a benchmark conference setting the scene for sustainable building into the future. Register now! www.sb08melbourne.com
Final Call to Register - Climate Change and Urban Design Conference We are delighted to announce that we will have an outstanding lineup of speakers for the third international congress of C.E.U. - Council for European Urbanism, representing 30 countries and leading international NGOs, agencies, universities and firms. We hope you can join us in this key step in ongoing international collaboration on this urgent topic. It is sure to offer you a valuable understanding of how this momentous topic will affect our practice in the near future. Among the speakers are:
Only 5 places left - The Ideal City; new perspectives for the 21st century October 11-14 Ideal City Conference is nearly sold out with only five places left - we are extending a special discount price of $395 through August 30, 2008.
Change of Date - Global City 2009 Global City gathers global momentum: now set for April 7-8, 2009 Abu Dhabi's emphasis on sustainable urban development and its growing status as a global hub for business and tourism will receive a major thrust next year when the world's top urban planners, decision-makers, mayors and international media will gather in the capital to participate in Global City 2009. The event, earlier scheduled for January 2009, has been postponed to April 7-8, 2009 to accommodate the convenience of speakers and participants from various countries across the world.
Register Now - 36th National Organization of Minority Architects International Conference and Expo The 36th annual National Organization of Minority Architects International Conference and Expo promises to be an interesting, informative and highly stimulating three days of presentations, displays, discussions and social networking opportunities. Says, conference co-chair Patrick Williams, head of the Washington office, Moody Nolan, Inc. "Architects, you are going to be kicking yourself, if you miss this event !” The National Building Museum, one of the world’s most prominent venues for informed debate about the built environment and its impact on people’s lives, will co-host a keynote by world reknown David Adjaye, recognized as one of the leading architects of his generation in the United Kingdom. Distinguished local architect Marshall Purnell, FAIA, NOMAC, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 84th president, fellow of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and design principal at Devrouax & Purnell will present his keynote address during the Awards Dinner. Mr. Purnell has been instrumental in the creation of a number of notable landmarks in Washington DC. These days, he is spearheading AIA's goal of promoting sustainable design and resource conservation across the United States. Other conference highlights include a luncheon presentation by Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding Director of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, a Technology Day seminar track providing information on the latest in digital technology for business and design, a Smart Growth seminar track including international expert on urban growth, Javier Velez-Arocho, a Student track along with two Professional tracks and much more….Full details are at: www.noma.net
Call for Public Sector Attendees - European Transport Conference
The Association for European Transport is keen to attract more representatives from the public sector to ETC and is making an attractive offer to practitioners and officials from local and regional government to attend ETC on a "two for the price of one" basis. If you would like to take up this offer then please indicate on the booking form. Please note that delegates must be from the same organisation and the bookings should be sent together.
The demands on Europe's transport systems continue to both increase and change as a result of a number of factors - economic growth, social change, demographics and the need to become more sustainable. Such change demands innovative and robust responses which are affordable. Transport practitioners and researchers throughout Europe are responding to these challenges and the European Transport Conference, now in its 36th year, is the key annual event for sharing innovation, best practice and networking with colleagues from more than 30 countries. The Conference is unique in Europe, attracting over 500 transport practitioners and researchers to a meeting place, where they can find in-depth presentations on policy issues, research findings and best practice across a broad spectrum of transport modes. The conference website has just been updated and can be found at: www.aetransport.org
Final Call to Register - International Urban Parks Conference 21-23 September Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2008 International Urban Parks Conference The most important city parks meeting of the year will take place in Pittsburgh, September 21-23. See the full program and speakers and register to attend at www.urbanparks08.org. TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND BODY AND SOUL: 5) Network with 500 urban parks advocates, including landscape architects, city planners, leading-edge researchers, visionary public officials and management innovators at daily networking events and receptions. 4) Learn from more than 80 speakers from around the world about how parks are shaping the future of the world’s cities. Be inspired by keynote addresses from Luis Garden Acosta, Teresa Heinz, and Richard Louv. 3) Experience Pittsburgh, “America’s Most Livable City,” on one of more than twenty escorted tours and field workshops, including a riverboat tour of the city’s waterfront restoration. 2) Connect with more than 30 exhibitors in a one-stop-shop exhibit hall with information on the latest urban parks services. Exhibiting spots still available! For information, please contact Helen Goodman, Exhibit Manager, at 412-521-6663 or hgoodman@urbanparks08.org. 1) Enjoy the convenience of a single location, the Hilton Pittsburgh, located in the heart of downtown, overlooking the beautiful Three Rivers and a stone’s throw from historic Point State Park. View the program: http://www.urbanparks08.org/
Final Call to Register - Sustainable City and Creativity The International Meeting on "Sustainable City and Creativity: Promoting Creative Urban Initiatives" will be held in Naples on 24,25,26 September 2008.
In particular, the attention will be focused on the following issues:
The Conference will involve representatives from Universities, Research Centers, international and national public Institutions, business sector and civil society.
Further details are available at: http://www.creativecity2008.eu/
Final Call to Register - Community Journeys; pathways to a sustainable future Key Note Speakers include:
Participate in Workshops and Discussions on:
Investment Fair & Trade Show Come Celebrate with us at the Conference banquet and dance with live entertainment by Mark Collie The preliminary conference program and registration information are now available at www.apcfnc.ca.
Register Now - WEFTEC.08 The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest water quality event in North America is headed to Chicago, Illinois.
If your company does business internationally, it’s a must to take advantage of the networking opportunities available at WEFTEC’s Global Center. One-on-one meetings are held between trade delegations and exhibitors wishing to expand their international business opportunities. The Global Center serves as the heart of international business activities, providing international delegates and participating attendees with a business friendly environment and incomparable networking opportunities, making their WEFTEC experience more productive. Visit http://www.weftec.org/HousingAndTravel/InternationalVisitors/InternationalVisitors for more information. The educational program offers 31 workshops, 115 technical sessions, and 10 facility tours that will address the most timely issues in water and wastewater. The exhibition currently stands at over 900 exhibiting companies, displaying the latest and most innovate solutions for water and wastewater treatment. Online attendee registration is open on www.weftec.org! Don’t miss your opportunity to join thousands of water and wastewater professionals in Chicago, Illinois, October 18-22 at WEFTEC.08 – The Water Quality Event! Remember to reserve your hotel room early! Please visit www.weftec.org for more information.
Register Now - Rail~Volution 2008 October 26-30 Join us this October in San Francisco as we continue to explore what’s possible in shaping the landscape with public transportation and other progressive livability strategies. The Bay Area is one of the most culturally diverse and sustainable areas in the world. This region has identified creative solutions facing all of us – climate change and dwindling resources, sustaining a healthy economy, addressing the needs of diverse cultures, and proactively financing infrastructure that supports livable communities.
You should attend the conference if you:
Full information at: www.railvolution.com
October 21-22 For millennia, scientific innovations have played critical roles in the development of civilizations around the world, and they are also the main driving force behind the great industrial revolutions that shape many of today’s societies. Unfortunately, the use of many of these modern technologies has also created unprecedented stress on our global climate. Ironically, the key to alleviating this problem might come from advances in science and technology. The program will include panel discussions, poster sessions, workshops and presentations on technologies, trends and emerging scientific research that could support sustainable metropolises of the future. Registration and further information can be found at: http://www.futureofcities.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=81346
Register Now - Climate Change and Urban Design Learn the latest developments on this urgent topic, and how they are likely to affect your work in the near future. Join us in Oslo for an exceptional gathering of leading institutions, researchers and practitioners from around the world, representing 27 countries from every continent except Antarctica. The congress will discuss the rapidly-evolving topic of "Climate Change and Urban Design", and the latest implications for science, policy, education and best practice. While our focus will be on European urbanism, we will examine international lessons and new collaborative opportunities to address this urgent challenge at a global scale. What is the latest science telling us about the critical role of urban form and transport? What are the practical solutions available to reduce carbon emissions? What strategies are available to adapt to changing climates? What are the consequences for urban development internationally? The C.E.U. Congress will welcome government officials, planners, architects, social scientists, ecologists, developers, local community activists, and all other development stakeholders who feel a responsibility to contribute to more sustainable urban development. Register and get additional information at the conference website: http://www.cityclimate.no
Register Now - Rebuilding sustainable communities for children and their families after disasters Deadlines for the submission of abstracts and the full papers have both been extended to September 22, 2008 This conference will focus on four main objectives:
The conference will seek to contribute to, and recommend, future policy formulation and implementation processes by local, regional and national governments as well as multilateral agencies and grass-roots organizations. The goal of these efforts is to bring specialists from various disciplines (health, education, community planning, etc.) to explore and make recommendations on how to reconstruct sustainable communities that will be safe for children and their families after disasters. Registration is now open and full details are at: http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/rsccfd/registration.html
Early Registration Deadline August 31st – Coastal Cities Summit 2008
The IOI Coastal Cities Summit aims to bring together coastal city leaders, managers, and academics to discuss environmental, social, economic, and public policy challenges and viable solutions.
Please contact Conference Secretariat, Mara Hendrix, at mara@ioiusa.usf.edu or p)727-873-4745 or f)727-873-4889 for further information or visit: http://www.coastalcities.org
Register Now - World Toilet Summit and Expo 2008
Paper Platform Open - ISOCARP International Congress
Here you can have a look at the all papers which will be presented in the different workshops. For more information on the workshops see: www.isocarp.org/index.php At the beginning of August introductory reports on each workshop will be available on our website. ISOCARP is proud to announce/present its 44th International Planning Congress which will be held in the City of Dalian, China from 19 – 23 September 2008. The theme: ' Urban Growth without Sprawl; a Way towards Sustainable Urbanisation' is introduced by Prof. Dr. Detlef Kammeier, General Rapporteur of the congress and responsible for the scientific contents and its outcome. Keynote presentations include: Qiu Baoxing - Deputy Minister Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction (China) Ronan Uhel - Head of Group Spatial Analysis, European Environment Agency (Denmark) Alfonso Vegara - President Fundación Metropoli (Spain) Jeff Kenworthy - Curtin University, Perth (Australia) Registration is now open at: http://www.isocarp.org/index.php?id=320
Final Call to Register - Networks for Mobility September 25-26, Stuttgart, Germany The members of FOVUS - the Centre of Transportation Research of Universität Stuttgart - invite you to attend the 4th international symposium "Networks for Mobility" which will take place from 25 - 26 September 2008 in Stuttgart, Germany. "Networks for Mobility" is the premise of the symposium 2008, with an emphasis on major projects. The discussion will focus on the following main topics:
The organising committee is certain to provide an interesting program. Within a compact two-day program, about 75 presentations will be given in plenary sessions, in parallel sessions, and with posters. The day before the symposium, tutorials on three selected topics will be offered by FOVUS institutes. The topics are: Evaluation of Urban Transportation Investments, Positioning and Map Matching for Traffic Application, and Traffic Simulation. The program and additional information on the symposium are available at: www.networks-for-mobility.net |
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In support of the UN International Year of Sanitation, World Toilet Organization, presents an action-oriented platform which features high-level discussions between public and private sectors to promote clean toilets, sanitation technology and hygiene issues. 
We have the pleasure to inform you that the paper platform of the 44th ISOCARP congress taking place in Dalian/China is open now. Please go to: