Esteemed Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming
event:
”Tirana Planning Week 2024 (TPW24)”
April 22-26, 2024
TPW24 will be an International scholarly event dedicated to the urgent theme of “Urban Sustainability and Resilience in the context of the 21st century challenges”. We extend a warm invitation for you to contribute to this intellectual discourse by proposing to organize an event within the TPW24.
TPW24 is a distinguished event hosted by the Faculty of Planning, Environment and Urban Management (FPMMU) at POLIS University in Tirana and it is set to be a dynamic amalgamation of thought-stimulating activities, including conferences, keynote speeches, round tables, workshops, and exhibitions.
Tirana Planning Week event is organized by POLIS University (Albania), Department of Architecture of Ferrara University (Italy) and the University of Thessaly (Greece). Our university partners are UNECE, UNDP Albania, AUA, IHS- Rotterdam, while memberships extend to AESOP, ISOCARP and ENHR.
The central research theme of Tirana Planning Week 2024 is urban sustainability and resilience. This interdisciplinary theme surpasses the confines of planning and urban management, intersecting with a multitude of other disciplines. Consequently, we extend our invitation to experts, researchers, and academics from diverse fields whose research intersects with urban space, to enrich this event with their invaluable insights.
Event Details
– Date: April 22-26, 2024
– Location: POLIS University Tirana, Albania
– Theme:Urban Sustainability and Resilience in the context of the challenges of the 21st century.
The International Conference of Tirana Planning Week 2024 (ICTPW24) is centered around the pivotal theme of urban sustainability and resilience. This multifaceted theme invites exploration across a spectrum of dimensions, encompassing formal, functional, social, economic, and environmental aspects. Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of this theme, we warmly invite participation from experts, researchers, and academics across diverse disciplines whose work intersects with urban sustainability and resilience. This conference presents a unique opportunity to engage in a rich, multidimensional dialogue on the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in the realm of urban sustainability and resilience. We invite you to submit your abstracts that contribute to our theme. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
– Formal Sustainability
This subtheme explores the physical and spatial aspects of urban sustainability. It delves into the design, planning, and architectural practices that contribute to the creation of sustainable and resilient urban forms.
– Resilience and Economic Sustainability
This subtheme focuses on the economic factors and functional programs that drive urban sustainability. It examines the role of economic policies, market mechanisms, and functional programs in promoting sustainable urban development.
– Social Sustainability
This subtheme addresses the social dimensions of urban sustainability. It investigates how social equity, inclusivity, and community engagement can be fostered in urban settings to ensure a sustainable and resilient future.
– Environmental Sustainability and Green Transition
This subtheme centers on the environmental aspects of urban sustainability and the transition towards greener urban environments. It looks at strategies for mitigating environmental impacts, promoting biodiversity, and transitioning to low-carbon and resource-efficient urban systems.
– Sustainability of Urban Policy and Governance
This subtheme discusses the role of policy and governance in urban sustainability. It considers how effective policy-making, governance structures, and institutional practices can support the implementation of sustainability and resilience strategies in urban areas.
Scientific Committee | Institution |
Prof. Dr. Besnik Aliaj Doc. Dr. Sotir Dhamo Prof. Emeritus Sherif Lushaj Prof. Emeritus Pantoleon Skayannis Prof. Assoc. Godiva Rëmbeci Prof. Assoc. Xhimi Hysa Dr. Skender Luarasi Dr. Llazar Kumaraku Dr. Emi Hoxholli Dr. Shefqet Suparaku Dr. Gentjan Hykaj Prof. Dr. Roberto Di Giulio Prof. Dr. Romeo Farinella Prof. As. Dr. Theo Zaffagnini Dr. Elena Dorato Dr. Merita Toska Dr. Merita Guri Dr. Elona Guri Dr. Kejt Dhrami Dr. Ledio Allkja
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Organizing Board |
Institution |
Prof. Dr. Besnik Aliaj Prof. Emeritus Panteolon Skayannis Dr. Elena Dorato Dr. Merita Toska Dr. Merita Guri Dr. Elona Karafili Dr. Skender Luarasi Dr. Doriana Musaj Dr. Llazar Kumaraku Dr.C. Sadmira Malaj Dr.C. Eneida Muhamuci MSc. Armela Reka MSc. Sonila Murataj |
POLIS University POLIS University& University of Thessaly, Greece DA-FERRARA University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University POLIS University |