Urban design and development

*Status Update* Please note that following the recent events on the Coronavirus pandemic and with the main objective to preserve the well being of our delegates, WIT has decided to postpone the conference. The conference was due to be held 3-5 June 2020 and will now be held 2-4 September 2020. *** The conference addresses issues involving advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts or new materials and their system design. Contributions will highlight the latest development in design, optimisation, manufacturing and experimentation in those areas. The meeting also aims to search for higher performance sustainable materials.

*Status Update* Please note that following the recent events on the Coronavirus pandemic and with the main objective to preserve the well being of our delegates, WIT has decided to postpone the conference. It was due to be held 12-14 May and will now be held 29 September-1 October 2020. *** The aim of the meeting is to review and discuss ways in which urban agriculture can contribute to achieve sustainable cities. As urban populations continue to increase it is essential to consider ways of reducing their impact in terms of use of natural resources, waste production and climate change.

The PLEA 2020 Conference will look into the interplay between research, technology and design in defining and planning more sustainable cities and buildings, with special attention to the following topics and sub-topics: Sustainable Buildings Resources Resilient and Extreme Design Sustainable Communities Analysis and Methods Education, Awareness and Dissemination

Hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and and the Canadian Chapter of the International Erosion Control, TRIECA is Canada’s premier stormwater and erosion and sediment control conference, bringing together leading experts, influencers and distinguished research partners. Together, these participants play a defining role in shaping the future direction of the stormwater, erosion and sediment control and natural channel design industries.