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Forthcoming IPHS Conference

Call for Papers

14th International Planning History Society Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
"Urban Transformation: Controversies, Contrasts and Challenges" 12-15 July 2010

The Istanbul IPHS conference website can be found here
The Second Call for Papers can be found HERE (NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPER PROPOSALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 15 DECEMBER 2009)

Conference Theme
Co-Host and Organizers
Conference Venue and Timing
Conference Tours
Submission Process
Submission/Acceptance Timetable
Refereeing track
Registration
Conference Website

Conference Theme

The conference theme seeks to provide a window not only for a broad investigation of urban transformation aspects in Planning History across the world, but also for sharing professional and academic knowledge and expertise in Istanbul, in the European Capital of Culture 2010.

During the recent globalisation period, Istanbul has become the focus for a number of urban transformation initiatives, which have brought an unprecedented level of challenges in planning, urban governance, cultural and social structure, historic preservation and other areas.

Proposals will preferably address one or more of the following sub-themes:

Urban transformation and planning history [concepts of urban transformation, planning cultures and planning models]

Urban transformation strategies, policies, tools, urban management and governance,

Urban transformation and the urban space [urban form and architecture, urban transformation in heritage sites, landscapes, waterfronts, and public spaces, etc.]

Urban transformation and land use: housing and squatter settlements, commercial and industrial districts, transportation and infrastructure

Urban transformation and the society [social inclusion, social justice, urban poverty, gentrification]

Urban transformation and the economy [political economy of urban transformation, financial arrangements in urban transformation]

Urban transformation and the environment [sustainable transformation, green interventions, disaster management, etc.]

The IPHS conference organizers also welcome proposals that cover the full breadth of planning history.

Co-Host and Organizers:

Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture
Istanbul Technical University Urban and Environmental Planning and Research Cente

Conference Venue and Timing:

The conference venue is the Taskisla Building, the home of conference hosts Istanbul Technical University's ( ITU) Faculty of Architecture and ITU Urban and Environmental Planning and Research Center.

The Taskisla Building was constructed between 1848 and 1853 as a military medical academy for the Ottoman Army. The building plans, drawn by W. James Smith, were modified and the building's function was changed to one of a military barracks in 1849. This modification was part of a construction plan that were intended to ensure the security of the area around the Dolmabahce Palace.

The building sustained some damage in the earthquake of 1894, and was restored by architect Raimondo D'Aronco. In 1944, the building was handed over to the ITU and restored by architects Paul Bonatz and Emin Onat. Teaching started in 1950, by the Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculties. In 1983, it was classified as a first degree historical monument.

Conference Tours:

- Old Istanbul New Projects: A trip to the Historical Peninsula to see the birthplace of Istanbul and get information on recent projects.

- Order vs. Disorder: A trip to the contradictive locations of Istanbul's development and planning history: Planned and unplanned settlements

- Post-modern Istanbul: A trip to new real estate projects to experience how globalization has affected Istanbul's planning

- 2010 European Capital of Culture: A trip to cultural projects.

Each trip will be led by an expert. Further updated information will follow.

Submission Process:

Single paper proposals, roundtables, and other modes of presentation are invited. Pre-planned sessions with multiple participants on a topic are welcome (each presenter must be fully covered in the submission).

All proposal abstracts will be refereed by the program committee.

All accepted abstracts and those full papers that go through a refereeing process will be included in the conference proceedings (available on CD through conference registration).

Proposals should be prepared in the form of an abstract of no more than 500 words inclusive of any references. Links between the paper and proposed conference sub theme(s) should be indicated if possible.

A short biographical statement (500 words) or an abbreviated cv needs to be submitted, including full contact information (email, phone and fax).

Submission/Acceptance Timetable:

The early registration deadline is 5 April 2010.

The registration fee covers entry to all conference sessions, conference itineraries (the book of abstracts and conference proceedings, conference bag), welcome reception, lunches and beverage service (tea and coffee).

The formal Conference Dinner will not be covered by the registration fee.

The registration form will be available by the end of 2009 on the conference web site.

Refereeing track

First Announcement - 13 July 2008
First Call for Abstracts - 15 April 2009
Second Call for Abstracts - 10 July 2009
Submission to Program Committee of Abstracts - 30 November 2009 EXTENDED TO 15 DECEMBER 2009
Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts - 18 January 2010
Deadline for Early Registration - 5 April 2010
Deadline for Submission of Papers - 17 May 2010
Conference - 12-15 July 2010

Registration

The early registration deadline is 5 April 2010.

The registration fee covers entry to all conference sessions, conference itineraries (the book of abstracts and conference proceedings, conference bag), welcome reception, lunches and beverage service (tea and coffee).

The formal Conference Dinner will not be covered by the registration fee.

The registration form will be available by the end of 2009 on the conference web site.

Registration Fees

IPHS Members - 300 Euro (early registration); 350 Euro (late registration)
IPHS Non-Members - 350 Euro (early registration); 450 Euro (late registration)
Students - 100 Euro (early registration); 150 Euro (late registration)
Local Participants (no papers) - 100 Euro (early registration); 150 Euro (late registration)
Local Student Participants (no papers) - 50 Euro (early registration)100 Euro (late registration)

Website

www.iphs2010.org

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