CALL FOR PAPERS
As urban challenges continue to multiply, the need for innovative and integrated approaches to city planning is becoming increasingly urgent. Population growth, pressure on natural resources, mobility issues, and the transition to sustainable development models require a deep reflection on how we design and manage our urban environments (United Nations, 2019).
The first edition of the colloquium "CITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY I" aligns with this dynamic of reflection and innovation. Under the theme "Planning, Practice, and Management," this event aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the complex interrelations between urban planning, user practices, and the integration of digital technologies.
In a global context marked by smart city initiatives and sustainable development concerns, it is crucial to analyze how technologies can transform urban management methods and improve citizens' quality of life. Cities such as Vancouver, with its Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, as well as Helsinki, Barcelona, Medellin, and Singapore (Zaman, S., and Hertweck, C., 2022; Veloso, Á., Fonseca, F., and Ramos, R., 2024), represent examples of planning that integrates sustainability principles and advanced digital infrastructures, impacting key areas such as mobility, the environment, governance, daily life, and the economy. Lessons learned from these initiatives will provide valuable insights for the future of urban development.
This colloquium aims to create a platform for exchange and idea-sharing, where participants can discuss contemporary challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, we aspire to generate constructive reflections and innovative solutions to address the challenges our cities face today.
Key Topics
The sessions of the colloquium will revolve around essential themes, offering in-depth perspectives on the major challenges of future urban planning. We invite participants to submit proposals in one of the following areas to enrich discussions and forward-looking debates:
• Urban Planning and Sustainability
• Urban Policies and Professional Practices
• Technologies and Innovation
• AI and Data
• Mobility and Accessibility
• Uses of Public Spaces
• Governance, Participation, and Citizenship
• Urban Regeneration
• Resilience and Security
• Heritage and Digital Transformation
• Engineering, Infrastructure, and Materials
• Standards and Regulations
Submission Guidelines
Submissions for the colloquium "CITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY I: Planning, Practice, and Management" are expected in the form of case studies, theoretical research, or practical analyses, aiming to enrich discussions on current challenges in urban planning, public space management, and the modeling of these processes.
The scientific committee will evaluate submissions based on abstracts, considering their relevance, content quality, originality, and methodology, with a particular focus on urban issues, spatial planning, and digital integration. Selected presentations should last between 20 and 25 minutes, covering the research topic, its key issues, methodology, and findings, while aligning with the conference themes.
Proposals (title, abstract, and a short bio-bibliography) should be submitted (maximum 4,000 characters) to the following addresses:
The official languages are French and English.
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