The 9th International Urban Design Conference will be held in Canberra, the capital city of Australia, from November 7-9, 2016, with Wednesday the 9th being optional tours.
The Conference program will also include presentations on the operation of an urban design practice, industry standards and the Urban Design Profession. The Conference will provide all participants with an opportunity to contribute, learn and network with peers.
Be inspired by innovations and projects that are transforming cities. This conference is an opportunity for design professionals to exchange ideas and experiences, to be creative and visionary, and to contribute to redesigning our urban futures.
Program Topics:
- How to make a city smart?
- Sustainability in a smart city
- Urban design innovation for smart cities
- City Infrastructure
- Urban design opportunities in high density living areas
- Mixing up residential and commercial uses in inner cities
- Population change and livability
- Housing affordability
- Financing city development
- What future for car dependent cities like Canberra?
- Politics and city form: lessons learnt from the City of Canberra, and other Australian cities