There have been fourteen international planning history conferences, and they have been held biennially since 1994.

2012 IPHS Conference

2010 IPHS Conference
Past IPHS Conferences (by year)
Photographs from Past IPHS Conferences

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2012 IPHS Conference

The 15th International Planning History Society Conference will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 15-18 2012.

The 2012 conference convenor is Professor Dr. Maria Christina da Silva Leme of the Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Universidade de Sao Paulo. Email: crisleme@usp.br

Details of the 2012 IPHS conference may be found at the following website:

http://www.fau.usp.br/15-iphs-conference-sao-paulo-2012

2010 IPHS Conference

14th International Planning History Society Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
"Urban Transformation: Controversies, Contrasts and Challenges" 12-15 July 2010

Conference Theme

The conference theme seeks to provide a window not only for a broad investigation of urban transformation aspects in Planning History across the world, but also for sharing professional and academic knowledge and expertise in Istanbul, in the European Capital of Culture 2010.

During the recent globalisation period, Istanbul has become the focus for a number of urban transformation initiatives, which have brought an unprecedented level of challenges in planning, urban governance, cultural and social structure, historic preservation and other areas.

Proposals will preferably address one or more of the following sub-themes:

Urban transformation and planning history [concepts of urban transformation, planning cultures and planning models]

Urban transformation strategies, policies, tools, urban management and governance,

Urban transformation and the urban space [urban form and architecture, urban transformation in heritage sites, landscapes, waterfronts, and public spaces, etc.]

Urban transformation and land use: housing and squatter settlements, commercial and industrial districts, transportation and infrastructure

Urban transformation and the society [social inclusion, social justice, urban poverty, gentrification]

Urban transformation and the economy [political economy of urban transformation, financial arrangements in urban transformation]

Urban transformation and the environment [sustainable transformation, green interventions, disaster management, etc.]

The IPHS conference organizers also welcome proposals that cover the full breadth of planning history.

Co-Host and Organizers:

Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture
Istanbul Technical University Urban and Environmental Planning and Research Cente

Conference Venue:

The conference venue was the Taskisla Building, the home of conference hosts Istanbul Technical University's ( ITU) Faculty of Architecture and ITU Urban and Environmental Planning and Research Center.

The Taskisla Building was constructed between 1848 and 1853 as a military medical academy for the Ottoman Army. The building plans, drawn by W. James Smith, were modified and the building's function was changed to one of a military barracks in 1849. This modification was part of a construction plan that were intended to ensure the security of the area around the Dolmabahce Palace.

The building sustained some damage in the earthquake of 1894, and was restored by architect Raimondo D'Aronco. In 1944, the building was handed over to the ITU and restored by architects Paul Bonatz and Emin Onat. Teaching started in 1950, by the Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculties. In 1983, it was classified as a first degree historical monument.

Website

www.iphs2010.org