Conference Name :-Asian Urbanization Conference
Conference Details :
Objectives
Rapid urbanization and city growth in Asian countries have followed different processes that have given rise to a variety of social, economic and political problems. With a view to promoting research on these problems, of which the geographical and economic characteristics are particularly emphasized, AURA provides the following opportunities:
· To take part in the work regarding the themes of the Asian Urbanization Conferences, in the dialogue between highly qualified and active scholars in the field from various parts of the world, and expand the network of international professional contacts;
· To exchange views and experiences, analyze the situation of Asian urbanization and the policies of different countries for their urbanization processes, grasp new trends of research, evaluate urban and regional planning approaches and the processes per se, and to present research papers for discussion and selection for publication
Conference Themes
The Asian Urbanization Conference seeks to address a wide variety of problems in the Asian urban milieu. The main themes will revolve around
Urbanization
Globalization and the urban economy
Urban growth realities
Housing, slums and urban poverty
Pollution in urban areas
Marginalization of local communities in urban areas
Economic development and social justice
The formation of new economic spaces
Rural – urban migration
Rural –Urban transformations
Conflict and the urban fringe
Urban transportation and commutation
Amenities and facilities in urban areas
Vulnerability of urban areas to hazards
Climatic change and urban environment
Urban planning and urban governance
Sustainability in urban areas
Inclusive city concept in the Asian urban scenario
Use of Geoinformatic tools (GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS) in urban environmental studies.
Key Dates
Deadline for Abstracts of Papers March 30, 2011
Acceptance of Abstracts May 10, 2011
End of Early Bird Registration and Paper Deadline August 10,2011
Conference December 10 – 13, 2011
Optional Field Trips December 12 – 13, 2011
Rapid urbanization and city growth in Asian countries have followed different processes that have given rise to a variety of social, economic and political problems. With a view to promoting research on these problems, of which the geographical and economic characteristics are particularly emphasized, AURA provides the following opportunities:
· To take part in the work regarding the themes of the Asian Urbanization Conferences, in the dialogue between highly qualified and active scholars in the field from various parts of the world, and expand the network of international professional contacts;
· To exchange views and experiences, analyze the situation of Asian urbanization and the policies of different countries for their urbanization processes, grasp new trends of research, evaluate urban and regional planning approaches and the processes per se, and to present research papers for discussion and selection for publication
Conference Themes
The Asian Urbanization Conference seeks to address a wide variety of problems in the Asian urban milieu. The main themes will revolve around
Urbanization
Globalization and the urban economy
Urban growth realities
Housing, slums and urban poverty
Pollution in urban areas
Marginalization of local communities in urban areas
Economic development and social justice
The formation of new economic spaces
Rural – urban migration
Rural –Urban transformations
Conflict and the urban fringe
Urban transportation and commutation
Amenities and facilities in urban areas
Vulnerability of urban areas to hazards
Climatic change and urban environment
Urban planning and urban governance
Sustainability in urban areas
Inclusive city concept in the Asian urban scenario
Use of Geoinformatic tools (GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS) in urban environmental studies.
Key Dates
Deadline for Abstracts of Papers March 30, 2011
Acceptance of Abstracts May 10, 2011
End of Early Bird Registration and Paper Deadline August 10,2011
Conference December 10 – 13, 2011
Optional Field Trips December 12 – 13, 2011
Organized By :-Osmania University
Conference Date :-10/12/2010
Conference Address :-Asian Urbanization Conference
Osmania University
Hyderabad
India
Osmania University
Hyderabad
India
Conference City :-Hyderabad
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