CITY FUTURES - AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBALISM AND URBAN CHANGE

To be held in Chicago on 8-10 July 2004.

The conference sets out to bring together leading scholars from across the world to examine how global forces are impacting on cities and how governments, cities and communities are responding to these new challenges.

Within the overall theme of 'City Futures' there will be three international tracks:

· Comparative urban analysis
· Comparative urban planning
· Comparative city governance

We are seeking to attract contributions from a diversity of disciplines including sociology,
economics, geography, urban planning, housing, architecture, political science, public
administration, transport studies, cultural studies, public policy and government.

The conference, which will be held in the heart of Chicago, enjoys the full support of the
Urban Affairs Association (UAA) and the European Urban Research Association (EURA). Both these
associations are hoping that the event can spur a step change in the quality and quantity of
cross-national, comparative urban research.

I attach a copy of the Call for Papers and hope that you will consider submitting an abstract
ahead of the deadline of 30 October 2003. By all means forward this attachment to colleagues
in other countries who you feel may be interested. Please note that we are seeking
contributions that address the international agenda - either by comparing and contrasting
experiences in different countries or by drawing lessons and insights from particular countries
that speak to an international audience.

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago is
pleased to take responsibility for organizing this international event. The Call includes some
images of this world city and I hope these will also encourage you to consider submitting a
proposal.

With all good wishes,


Robin Hambleton
Dean
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
University of Illinois at Chicago

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Triggle, Julie
Email: Julie.Triggle@uwe.ac.uk
"University of the West of England"