2024 International Conference on Urban Affairs
Cities on the Edge: promoting equity & resiliency through research, activism, planning and policy
24-27 April 2024
New York, NY | Marriott Marquis HotelICUA 2024 took place in New York City, New York and was sponsored sponsored by the Urban Affairs Association in collaboration with European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) and European Urban Research Association (EURA)
This event brings together scholars, experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from around the globe to delve into the challenges and opportunities facing urban environments in the 21st century. We recognize that while cities are hubs of economic activity and cultural richness, they also face significant challenges that require urgent attention and innovative solutions.
The theme of our conference, "Cities on the Edge", encapsulates the dynamic nature of urban spaces at the intersection of progress and threat. As we delve deeper into the them e of "Promoting Equity and Resiliency through Research, Activism, Planning, and Policy", it is crucial to emphasize the interconnectedness of these pillars in shaping the future of our urban environments.
Urban planning serves as a critical tool for shaping the physical, social, and economic dimensions of cities. By integrating principles of equity and resilience into urban planning processes, policymakers and planners can create more inclusive and adaptive urban landscapes. This entails prioritizing affordable housing, green spaces, public transportation, and infrastructure investments in underserved com m unities, while also implementing measures to enhance climate resilience and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
We believe that "Cities on the Edge" is not just a conference but a call to action? a collective endeavor to shape the future of our cities in a way that is equitable, resilient, and sustainable. We are excited to em bark on this journey with you and look forward to the insightful discussions and collaborations that will em erge from our time together.
Elsie Harper-Anderson, Chair, UAA Governing BoardFilipe Teles, President, EURA
Margaret Wilder, Executive Director, UAA Executive Office
Last updated on: 29/Aug/2024
Plenary title:
Building Pathways to Equity and Resiliency: Challenges and Possibilities in England, Brazil, and South Africa
Local Plenary Title:Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses: Fulfilling the Promise? The Migrant Crisis in New York City
Local Host Committee:Dwayne Baker, Queens College, City University of New York; James DeFilippis, Rutgers University; Jill Gross, Hunter College, City University of New York; Kimberley Johnson, New York University; Alex Schwartz, The New School; Elena Vesselinov, Queens College and The Graduate Center-City University of New York; Weiping Wu, Columbia University
Program Committee:Hélène Bélanger, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada; Santina L. Contreras, University of Southern California, USA; David Coyles, Ulster University, Ireland; Anna Dąbrowska, University of Warsaw, Poland; William G Holt, Birmingham-Southern College, USA; Kathryn Howell, University of Maryland – College Park, USA; Alistair Jones, DeMontfort University Leicester, England; Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway, University of Barcelona, Spain
International Planning Committee:
Urban Affairs Association: Arturo Flores, Anahuac University, Mexico; Jill Gross, Hunter College, City University of New York, USA; Thomas Vicino, Northeastern University, Boston, USA; Margaret Wilder, Urban Affairs Association, USA
European Network for Housing Research: Peter Boelhouwer, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway, University of Barcelona, Spain; Ivan Tosics, Metropolitan Research Institute. Budapest, Hungary
European Urban Research Association: Valeria Fedeli, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; Filipe Teles, University of Aveiro, Portugal; Ignazio Vinci, University of Palermo, Italy
Last updated on: 29/Aug/2024
