‘CONVERSATIONS IN PLANNING THEORY AND PRACTICE’: A COLLABORATIVE E-PUBLICATION BY AESOP’S YOUNG ACADEMIC NETWORK

Organizers

Mario Paris, Università degli studi di Bergamo
Francesca Dal Cin, Universidade de Lisboa

Contributors

Mario Paris, Università degli studi di Bergamo
Francesca Dal Cin, Universidade de Lisboa
Mennatullah Hendawy, TU Berlin
Qing Yuan Guo, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Sina Shahab, Cardiff University
David Akinwamide, Edinburgh Napier University
Chiara Belingardi, Sapienza Università di Roma
Giusy Pappalardo, Università di Catania
Lena Greinke, Leibniz Universität Hannover
Juan Luis De las Rivas Sanz, Universidad de Valladolid
Federico Camerin, Universidad de Valladolid
Ana Ruiz Varona, Universidad San Jorge – Zaragoza

The Conversations-in-Planning YA-AESOP booklet series, an initiative of AESOP’s Young Academics (YA) network, foster meaningful dialogues between scholars on theories, concepts, ideas, and practices in spatial planning. This series provides an interactive platform for YAs to develop their academic and intellectual skills through an intergenerational knowledge share. Each issue delves into the evolution of planning approaches, draw lessons from experiences practitioners, and encourages reflection on the future of the discipline.

The roundtable focuses on four key objectives:

1. Promoting the editorial project Introducing the booklet series while addressing the challenges and opportunities of this bottom-up, collaborative initiative. This project emphasizes discussion and learning through active engagement within the scientific community.

2. Discussing the cultural significance Highlighting the project’s outcomes and identifying new directions, including potential contributors, relevant topics, and compelling case studies for future issues.

3. Presenting the latest booklet Showcasing In the Mirror of Urban Landscapes: Sharing Experiences and Grounding, authored by Prof. De las Rivas, Ana Ruiz Varona, and Federico Camerin.

4. Introducing the special issue "European Planning Contexts" Announcing the second special issue in the series’ new format, following Planning Practices and Theories from the Global South (2021). This edition will address critical topics such as climate change, housing challenges, and feminist cities; featuring contributions from both experienced scholars and young academics.

The roundtable aims to foster open discussion by engaging contributors, participants, and the audience, enriching the dialogue on the discipline’s core challenges and innovations.

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