Past Present and Future of Public Space International Academic Conference (2024)
Final program of the fifth conference in Bologna
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In 2023 City Space Architecture celebrated the 10-year anniversary! Read more here.
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“Past Present and Future of Public Space” is an academic international conference promoted by the Italian non-profit organization City Space Architecture. It explores new dimensions of the public realm and discusses the results of research activities, through an interdisciplinary approach, on public space and related topics, comparing theories and projects, bridging knowledge to implementation and policy.
More info here.
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This is the fifth "Past Present and Future of Public Space" conference, the first one took place in Bologna in 2014 (short report), the second (2016), third (2018) and fourth conferences (2021) took place at the Venice Architecture Biennale. After 10 years the conference is back in Bologna!
Read more about the conference series and the research group and read what happened at the first conference in 2014 in this short report.
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The fifth conference will take place in Bologna on 25-27 June 2024 and it is promoted by City Space Architecture in collaboration with Museo Spazio Pubblico, Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, ISOCARP – International Society of City and Regional Planners, European Prize for Urban Public Space, under the patronage of Comune di Bologna and Regione Emilia-Romagna.
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Read the Call for abstracts launched in December 2023 here.
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CHAIR
Luisa Bravo, Founder and President of City Space Architecture, Italy
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE
Simone Garagnani, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy
Manfredo Manfredini, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Gregor H. Mews, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Michelle Pannone, Marywood University, United States of America
Darko Radovic, Keio University, Japan
Hendrik Tieben, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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REVIEWERS for the Special Track on Master and PhD Theses
Husam Al Waer, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Sebnem Hoskara, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Jacek Ludwig Scarso, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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NAVIGATE THE MAP WITH THE DIFFERENT VENUES IN BOLOGNA
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FINAL PROGRAM (last update 23 June 2024)
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DAY 1 | 25 June - Morning
Palazzo Archiginnasio, Stabat Mater Hall, Piazza Galvani 1, Bologna
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REGISTRATION | 9.30am
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OPENING | 10.00am
Welcome Address
Luisa Bravo
Founder and President of City Space Architecture
Conference Chair
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Marcello Capucci
Head of Territory, City, Landscape
Regione Emilia-Romagna
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Keynote Lecture
Darko Radovic
Emeritus Professor
Keio University, Japan
Co-Chair of the Senior Advisory Board of City Space Architecture
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Keynote Lecture
Frank D’hondt
Secretary General
ISOCARP – International Society of City and Regional Planners
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Keynote Lecture
Anna Mazzolini
Senior Urban Policies and Governance Expert
UN-Habitat Mozambique
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1.30 – 2.30pm Lunch break at Rebel Sisters, Mercato di Mezzo, Via Clavature 12
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DAY 1 | 25 June - Afternoon
3.00 – 5.00pm: Walking tour "Discover Bologna".
Meeting Point: Info Point Bologna Welcome - Piazza Maggiore 1/e
Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Piazza della Mercanzia, Quadrilatero, Cortile dell'Archiginnasio, Piazza Santo Stefano, Portici UNESCO.
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7.00pm Welcome reception
Aperitivo (with drinks) at Museo Spazio Pubblico + The Garden
Via Eugenio Curiel 13/d, Bologna
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DAY 2 | 26 June - Morning
Academy of Fine Arts, Main Hall, Via delle Belle Arti 54, Bologna
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REGISTRATION | 9.30am
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OPENING | 10.00am
Welcome Address
Ilaria Del Gaudio
Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna
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Keynote Lecture
Alejandro Gutierrez
ARUP Milan, Italy
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Keynote Lecture
Diego Terna
Quinzii Terna Architecture, Italy
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11.30am - Special session on the European Prize for Urban Public Space
Presented by Lluís Ortega, Secretary of the Prize
With Luisa Bravo, City Space Architecture, Italy, and Rodrigo Coelho, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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Special Track on Master and PhD theses
Introduced by Sebnem Hoskara, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus / Co-Chair of the Senior Advisory Board of City Space Architecture
With (presenting Master Theses)* Bernardo Emmanuel (Federal Universiy of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil), Hugues Lefebvre Morasse (Université du Québec, Canada), Ines Dobosic (Graz University of Technology, Austria), Özge Selen Koç (Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus), Thomas Oram (Hochschule Wismar, Germany), Ugur Yildirim Simsek (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Yiwei Ou (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
and (presenting PhD Theses)* Antonio Bocca (University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy), Claudia Antunes (ISCTE - Instituto Universitario de Lisboa, Portugal), Louise Rollman (Queensland University of Technology, Australia), Stavroula Georgiou (University of Athens, Greece), Varvara Toura (EHESS Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales / Géographie-Cités, France).
* In brackets, for each presenter, the name of the university where the degree was obtained.
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Book launch / An editorial venture from the newly established City Space Architecture Press
Marco Bucchieri
City Space Architecture, Italy
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1.30 – 2.30pm Lunch break at Scuderia, Piazza Verdi 2
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DAY 2 | 26 June - Afternoon
Starthotels Excelsior, Viale Pietro Petramellara 51, Bologna
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PARALLEL SESSIONS | 3.00 – 7.00pm
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Morphology and Design - Room Targetti A (floor -2)
Historic Patterns: Conservation and Sustainability / Suburban World / Walkability, Cyclability and Green Corridors / Contemporary Design
Chaired by Davisi Boontharm, co+re place, Thailand / Japan
With Deryk Camerong Bliss (Japan), Simona Azzali (United Arab Emirates), Ana Morcillo Pallares (United States of America), Ela Glogowska (Australia), Claudia Antunes (Portugal), Varvara Toura (France), Elizabeth UmbanHowar (United States of America), Thomas-Bernard Kenniff (Canada), Yuri Queiroz Abreu Torres (Brazil), Sebnem Hoskara (Cyprus).
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Multidisciplinary Fields- Room Vega (ground floor)
Art and Activism in Public Space / Privatization and Gentrification / Crime and Urban Safety / Youth and Gender Perspectives
Chaired by Jacek Ludwig Scarso, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
With Bernardo Emmanuel (Canada), Hande Ramazanogullari (Turkey), Ferdinand Isla III (Philippines), Cameron Bishop & David Cross (Australia), Pengyu Lu (Hong Kong), Agathe Gillet (Italy), Leonardo Balestra (Italy), Louise Rollman (Australia), Lily Scarponi (Italy), Chi Ho Chung (Taiwan), Gimin Lee (United Kingdom), Ecem Engin (Turkey), Jasna Capo (Croatia), Yasmin Shaaban (Japan), Jacek Ludwig Scarso (United Kingdom), Fernando Gutierrez (United Kingdom), Shyan Sunder Kawan (Nepal), Anna Barker (United Kingdom).
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New Approaches - Room Pegaso (ground floor)
Publics and their Spaces / Lighter, Quicker and Cheaper Interventions / Innovative Policies / Care of the Commons
Chaired by Alice Covatta, University of Montreal, Canada
With Gregor H. Mews (Australia), Alejandro Diaz Medalla (United Kingdom), Liz Teston (United States of America), Walter Nicolino (Italy), Monika Wrobel (Poland), Andres F. Ramirez (United States of America), Matteo Cappello (Portugal), Min Jay Kang (Taiwan), Letizia Montalbano (Italy), Ashley Hahn (United States of America), Alice Covatta (Canada), Zahra Safaverdi (United States of America), Vija Viese (Norway), Farnaz Fattahi (Australia).
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Emerging Trends - Room Targetti B (floor -2)
Universal Accessibility and Inclusion / Public Health and Climate Responsive Environments / New Technologies in the Public Realm / Urban Happiness and Wellbeing
Chaired by Michelle Pannone, Marywood University, United States / Board Member of City Space Architecture
With Adiba Shafique (Saudi Arabia), Bernardo Emmanuel (Canada), Sezen Turkoglu (Turkey), Eamon Canniffe (United Kingdom), Yiwei Ou (New Zealand), Lobna Mostafa (Saudi Arabia), Renelle Sarjeant (Trinidad and Tobago), Ruyang Sun (New Zealand), Jin Jiang (New Zealand), Qing Su (New Zealand), Michelle Pannone (United States of America), Silvia Mazzetto (Saudi Arabia).
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SOCIAL EVENT | 7.30pm
Dinner (only for registered participants)
Starthotels Excelsior, Viale Pietro Petramellara 51, Bologna
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DAY 3 | 27 June - Morning
Auditorium Biagi, Sala Borsa, Piazza del Nettuno 3, Bologna
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REGISTRATION | 9.30am
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OPENING | 10.00am
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Special session on Space, Identity and Conflicts: Divided territories, refugees and displaced communities
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Keynote Lecture
Zahraa Zawawi
An-Najah National University, Palestine
Introduced by Sally Hamarneh, City Space Architecture, Italy
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Keynote Lecture
Tijana Tufek Memisevic
ISOCARP – International Society of City and Regional Planners
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Keynote Lecture
Husam AlWaer
University of Dundee, United Kingdom
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12.00pm - Special Session on Empowering Women, Public Space and Climate Change
Introduced by Rozina Spinnoy, BIDs Belgium, Belgium
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Keynote Lectures
Anna Barker, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Lily Scarponi, Transform Transport, Italy
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Discussant
Antonio Lara-Hernandez, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
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1.30 - 3.00pm Lunch break served at Auditorium Biagi, Piazza del Nettuno 3
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DAY 3 | 27 June - Afternoon
Auditorium Biagi, Sala Borsa, Piazza del Nettuno 3, Bologna
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3.00 – 6.30pm
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Keynote Lecture
Gregor H. Mews
University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia / Board Member of City Space Architecture
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Keynote Lecture
Omar Wanas
Œcumene Spaces for Dignity, Ireland / Tunisia / Egypt
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Award Ceremony
Best Papers presented by Darko Radovic, Keio University, Japan
Best Master and PhD theses, presented by Husam AlWaer, University of Dundee, United Kingdom / Sebnem Hoskara, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus / Jacek Ludwig Scarso, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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City Space Architecture Members Meeting
Moderated by the President and the Board Members of City Space Architecture
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Closing Remarks
Luisa Bravo
Founder and President of City Space Architecture
Conference Chair
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We are glad to welcome as conference guests: Vassia Fragkaki (Greece), Salvatore Rigoli (Australia), Caterina Rigoli (Australia), Egle Pilipaviciute (Lithuania), Mareile Licht (Germany), Ana Laura Biren (Argentina), Sandra Samantela (Philippines), Insaf Ben Othmane Hamrouni (Ireland), Sara Melick (United States of America), Nesya Strasburg (Israel), Sebastian Pedavoli (Australia).
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We expect to welcome a governmental delegation from Sri Lanka led by Mr. Hon. Thenuka Amith Vidanagamage, State Minister of Urban Development and Housing.
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Coming soon!
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DOWNLOAD THE BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
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DOWNLOAD A PREVIEW OF THE PROCEEDINGS (will be later published with ISBN)
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Collateral event: WORKSHOP of the Public Space Academy
28 June 2024 / 9.30am - 19.00pm
Museo Spazio Pubblico, via Curiel 13/d
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Introduction
Luisa Bravo, City Space Architecture, Italy
Founder and Director of the Public Space Academy
with Vija Viese and Egle Pilipaviciute, team members of the Public Space Academy
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Instructors
9.30 - 11.30 / Husam AlWaer, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Reimagining Public Spaces: from Grey to Green
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11.45 - 15.15 / Gregor H. Mews, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Transforming Public Space through Play: a Playful Observation Walkshop
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15.30 - 19.00 / Insaf Ben Othmane Hamrouni, Œcumene Spaces For Dignity, Ireland / Tunisia / Egypt
The Space We Co-Create: The Spaces We Are
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Learners: Claudia Antunes (Portugal), Vassia Fragkaki (Greece), Ana Laura Biren (Argentina), Yasmin Shaaban (Japan), Federica Terenzi (Italy).
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About the organizer
City Space Architecture is a non-profit organization based in Bologna, Italy.
We are a partner of UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and cooperate with the Global Public Space Programme; we are engaged in the United Nations General Assembly of Partners (GAP), Research and Academia Partner Constituent Group.
We do not develop commercial activities. We receive funding ONLY from membership fees, contributions, grants and donations. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting our projects and activities.
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Contact
City Space Architecture
Non-profit cultural association
Via Paolo G. Martini 26/d
40134 Bologna, ITALY
Mobile (WhatsApp) +39 331 4173672
www.cityspacearchitecture.org
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Conference Chair Dr Luisa Bravo
luisa.bravo@cityspacearchitecture.org
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General information: conference@cityspacearchitecture.org
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