Past Present and Future of Public Space 2024
International, interdisciplinary, academic conference, 25-27 June 2024
Welcome address by Dr Luisa Bravo at the opening of the first Past Present and Future of Public Space international conference, that took place in Bologna on 25-27 June 2014.
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PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE OF PUBLIC SPACE
International, interdisciplinary, academic conference, 25-27 June 2024
Workshop of the Public Space Academy, 28 June 2024
Bologna, Italy
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“Past Present and Future of Public Space” is an Italian project, started in 2012 as an academic postdoctoral research activity by Dr Luisa Bravo, at the Department of Architecture, University of Bologna (Italy), and currently coordinated and promoted by City Space Architecture. The project aims to explore new dimensions of the public realm and to discuss the results of research activities, through a multidisciplinary approach, on public space and related topics, comparing theories and projects, bridging knowledge to implementation and policy.
Read more about the conference series and the research group and read what happened at the first conference in 2014 in this short report.
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TOPICS
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
2 February 2024 > EXTENDED 23 February 2024 / deadline for submission of abstracts
15 March 2024 / notification of accepted abstracts
15 March 2024 / deadline for special sessions
1 April 2024 > EXTENDED 10 May 2024 / deadline for expression of interest to attend the workshop of the Public Space Academy
15 April 2024 / deadline for submission of Master and Phd theses proposals
1 June 2024 / deadline for submission of full papers to be included in the conference proceedings
SUBMISSION OF ACADEMIC ABSTRACTS
Abstract proposals should not exceed 600 words and should include up to five key words. Please indicate the topic of interest when submitting your abstract proposal.
All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings (with ISBN).
The best papers selected by a Scientific Committee will be included in a special issue of The Journal of Public Space (ISSN 2206-9658) to be published in 2025.
Submissions are accepted ONLY on Oxford abstracts, click here.
For any information write to: conference@cityspacearchitecture.org
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SPECIAL TRACK ON MASTER AND PhD THESES ON PUBLIC SPACE
This special track is designed to support research work on public space by Master's and PhD students. Shortlisted theses will be evaluated by a scientific committee to award a Research Prize on Public Space.
Theses must be submitted or under discussion between 2013 and 2023.
Submit a summary of your thesis of no more than 5000 words, including a 300-word abstract, up to five keywords and up to 10 images. Also include a cover letter from your supervisor. Both the summary and the letter must be in English.
In the supervisor’s letter we ask to confirm that the thesis has been completed and discussed between 2013 and 2023, and to add the link to the website with the full text of the thesis (if available). Any additional comments on the research (in terms of originality, interdisciplinarity and relevance to the current academic public space discourse) are very welcome.
Submit by 15 April 2024 to: conference@cityspacearchitecture.org highlighting in the subject of the email “Thesis for Research Award on Public Space”.
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WORKSHOP OF THE PUBLIC SPACE ACADEMY
28 June 2024 / Museo Spazio Pubblico
Max 20 participants
This one-day workshop of the Public Space Academy will offer a high-level training for Master and PhD students, for early career and senior researchers and professionals on how to implement effective public space strategies.
Read more about the Public Space Academy.
Submit an expression of interest to attend the workshop to info@publicspaceacademy.org by 10 May 2024.
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The conference will host several special sessions, including:
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Special session on Gender perspectives on Public Space
In collaboration with Empowering Women, Public Space and Climate Change
By invitation only.
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Special session of the European Prize for Urban Public Space
In collaboration with CCCB – Centre for Contemporary Culture in Barcelona
By invitation only.
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SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR A SPECIAL SESSION
We accept submissions for special sessions, addressing public space from an interdisciplinary perspective. Proposals must include the name of the coordinator of the session and the names and affiliations of up to five speakers. Speakers are expected to attend the conference in Bologna and pay the participation fee.
Submit by 15 March 2024 to: conference@cityspacearchitecture.org highlighting in the subject of the email “Proposal for a special session”.
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FEES
4 – 31 March 2024 / early bird registration (for speakers)
1 - 30 April / regular registration (for speakers)
1 April - 15 June 2024 / registration (for guests)
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FOR AUTHORS OF ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS
Early bird registration fee: € 300,00
Early bird registration fee (ONLY for members of City Space Architecture): € 200,00
Early bird registration fee (ONLY for Master and PhD students): € 150,00
Early bird registration fee (ONLY for members of non-profit organizations): € 230,00
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Regular registration fee: € 400,00
Reduced registration fee (ONLY for members of City Space Architecture): € 280,00
Reduced registration fee (ONLY for Master and PhD students): € 200,00
Reduced registration fee (ONLY for members of non-profit organizations): € 330,00
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All fees include:
- Lunches and coffee breaks
- Conference reception
- Visits in Bologna
- Publication in the conference proceedings
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OTHER FEES
Three-day registration / conference guest (not for authors): € 150,00
One-day registration (not for authors): € 100,00
Deadline for registration and fee payment: 10 June 2024
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Other fees include:
- Lunches and coffee breaks
- Conference reception
- Visits in Bologna
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SOCIAL EVENT on 26 June 2024
FOR AUTHORS AND NON-AUTHORS: € 80,00
Deadline for registration and fee payment: 10 June 2024
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WORKSHOP of the Public Space Academy
28 June 2024 / Museo Spazio Pubblico
1 April – 31 May 2024 / registration
Max 20 participants
Registration fee: € 150,00
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For researchers based in the Global South, we intend to offer tiered rates upon request.
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REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK.
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About the organizer
City Space Architecture is a non-profit organization based in Bologna, Italy.
We are a partner of UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and cooperate with the Global Public Space Programme; we are engaged in the United Nations General Assembly of Partners (GAP), Research and Academia Partner Constituent Group.
We do not develop commercial activities. We receive funding ONLY from membership fees, contributions, grants and donations. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting our projects and activities.
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Contact
City Space Architecture
Non-profit cultural association
Via Paolo G. Martini 26/d
40134 Bologna, ITALY
Mobile (WhatsApp) +39 331 4173672
www.cityspacearchitecture.org
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Conference Chair Dr Luisa Bravo
luisa.bravo@cityspacearchitecture.org
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General information: conference@cityspacearchitecture.org
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This is quite interesting conference that one would love to participate but the fee is too much for academia coming from Africa and Nigeria especially where we don’t enjoy university or govt sponsors.
How I wish teleconference would be allowed
Dear Mukaila, Thank you for your interest in our conference. For researchers based in the Global South, we intend to offer tiered rates. Are you interested to participate?
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