Towards a better urban future in an interconnected age

Abstract submission deadline: 03 March 2016

Synopsis

Urban Transitions 2016 will highlight the latest research and practice towards developing an urban future that is more economically competitive, sustainable and resilient, equitable and inclusive, and digitally supported.

This major new event will bring together researchers, policy-makers, government representatives and practitioners to review the current challenges and opportunities afforded by our increasingly urbanised society.

It will highlight current research and innovation, review where we are today and what needs to be done to develop an economically feasible, sustainable and resilient future.

Contributions are currently invited on the four conference themes:

• Economically competitive urban futures
• Sustainable and resilient urban futures
• Equitable and inclusive urban societies
• Digitally supported urban futures

Website: http://www.urbantransitionsconference.com/

Organisers: Elsevier

Secretariat:
Laura Copeland
Elsevier, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GB, UK
Email: l [dot] copeland [at] elsevier [dot] com