International Conference on China's Urban Transition and City Planning

[i]Conference [/i] 29th -30th June 2007, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom China is now entering a stage of fast urbanization. Tremendous social and economic changes have triggered the transformation of urban space in China since the country embarked on the transition towards a more market-oriented economy. Chinese cities provide an interesting case for understanding contemporary urban restructuring in the world. This conference will provide an opportunity for researchers in urban studies, geography, sociology, political sciences, and city planning as well as China studies to explore multi-facets of China's urban transition and the policy implications for city planning and development. Conference themes: · Urbanization: rural to urban migration, migrants, migrant neighborhoods, urbanrural relations, mega-city formation, the city-region · Creative cities: economic competitiveness, R&D and innovations, creative industries, media and city marketing · Socio-spatial transformations: residential mobility, housing market, spatial differentiation, and urban poverty · City governance and planning: urban regeneration and redevelopment, neighborhood organization, sustainable communities and eco-cities, regional development, strategic planning, and heritage and conservation Deadlines: · 1 January 2007: abstract submission deadline · 15 April 2007: early registration fee deadline · 15 May 2007: full paper For more information: Professor Fulong Wu, Cardiff School City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University, [url=mailto:WuF@cardiff.ac.uk]mailto:WuF@cardiff.ac.uk[/url]