Crises and the City

The Urban History Group Annual Conference
2nd-3rd April 2009, University of Warwick
This conference will explore the concept of urban crises at a variety of scales. The theme is interpreted broadly to encompass not only those crises relating to urban growth, but also the way that individuals and institutions in cities experience and manage such events. It also [...]

New Challenges in Urban Design

24th October 2008, St.Peter’s Church, Belper, Derbyshire
A Joint conference organised by the Royal Town Planning Institute, Royal Institute of British Architects and the Belper Civic Forum. This significant annual conference will be held in Belper to closely examine problems such as the conflict between economic development and conservation in a World Heritage Site context. Concessions available [...]

Historic Urban Landscapes: A New Concept? A New Category of World Heritage Sites?

12th FUUH International Seminar
5th to 10th April 2009, Hanoi, Republic of Viet Nam
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Hanoi People’s Committee, Hanoi University of Architecture (HAU), the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Organizing Committee are pleased to announce the forthcoming 12th FUUH International Seminar to be held at the National Convention Center (NCC) [...]