Living and Walking in Cities
RETHINKING URBAN PLANNING AND MOBILITY IN SECONDARY CITIES
XXVIII International Conference LWC 2027, 9-10 September 2027, Brescia (Italy)
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The International Conference Living and Walking in Cities (LWC) is organised by the CeSCAM (Friendly City Study Centre for Safe Mobility) of the University of Brescia, Italy. The LWC International Conference traditionally deals with the topics of urban mobility and the quality of life in urban areas, with a specific focus on vulnerable road users’ safety. The LWC Conference fosters networking of researchers, experts, administrators, and practitioners to discuss policy issues, best practices and research findings from different perspectives: mobility and transport planning, urban planning and their synergic integration into an Urban Safe System Approach.
The 2027 Conference will focus of secondary cities, a highly widespread urban model both in Italy and throughout Europe They are increasingly recognized as strategic laboratories for addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development, social inclusion, and climate resilience. Their intermediate scale provides unique opportunities to experiment with integrated planning and mobility solutions that enhance quality of life, while strengthening territorial cohesion. The Conference aims to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers on the evolving role of secondary cities in shaping more liveable, accessible, and resilient urban futures.
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CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Conference topics
Conference topics
URBAN FORM, DENSITY, AND WALKABILITY IN SECONDARY CITIES
PUBLIC SPACE, URBAN REGENERATION, AND PLACE-MAKING
CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE PLANNING FOR SECONDARY CITIES
SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE MOBILITY
PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS
SMART MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT POLICY
URBAN FORM, DENSITY, AND WALKABILITY IN SECONDARY CITIES
This topic explores how urban morphology, land-use patterns, and density influence walkability and everyday accessibility. Contributions are encouraged on compact urban development, mixed-use planning, and spatial strategies that promote healthy and inclusive urban environments.
PUBLIC SPACE, URBAN REGENERATION, AND PLACE-MAKING
This topic examines the role of public spaces and urban regeneration in improving the attractiveness, identity, and social vitality of secondary cities. Papers may address placemaking, adaptive reuse, public realm design, and community-led regeneration processes.
CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE PLANNING FOR SECONDARY CITIES
This topic focuses on planning approaches that strengthen environmental resilience while promoting social equity. Contributions may investigate green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation, and inclusive planning practices that respond to diverse community needs.
SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE MOBILITY
This topic addresses policies and projects that encourage walking, cycling, and other forms of active and safe mobility as key components of sustainable transport systems. Contributions may discuss infrastructure design, behavioural change, and mobility planning aimed at reducing car dependency.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS
This topic explores strategies for improving accessibility through integrated and multimodal transport networks. Papers may examine the coordination of public transport, shared mobility, first- and last-mile solutions, and regional connectivity in secondary cities.
SMART MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT POLICY
This topic investigates how digital technologies and innovative policy models are transforming urban mobility. Contributions are invited on intelligent transport systems, data analytics, digital platforms, policy innovation, and governance frameworks supporting sustainable mobility transitions.
How to submit - Full paper requirements
How to submit - Full paper requirements
In order to be selected, full papers should observe the following requirements:
min 8 and max 15 pages, including all contents
have to be formatted according to full paper conference format
to be submitted in via EasyChair platform: link coming soon
upload the full paper (mandatory) in both Word and PDF formats (so to ensure a double-blind peer review, the PDF must be anonymised by removing author names and affiliations)
topic area to which the paper refers
publishing option preferences (i.e., proceedings or special issue; indicated preferences will be considered by the Scientific Committee but are not binding)
Paper will be selected through a double-blind peer review process.
Publication opportunity and Best Paper Award
Publication opportunity and Best Paper Award
LWC Conference proceedings will be published in a Scopus-indexed International Publisher/Journal with ISBN and DOI selected by the scientific committee. As with previous conferences, excellently selected papers will be published in special issues of international, Scopus-indexed, and Classe A journals (e.g., TeMA, European Transport/Trasporti Europei).
As in the previous edition, the LWC Conference will award the best paper from each of the Conference Research Topics.
Key deadlines and Further authors instruction
Key deadlines and Further authors instruction
Full paper submission: 1st April 2027
Decision on paper acceptance: 15th May 2027
Eventually revised paper submission: 15th July 2027 (only papers with major revisions)
Decision on revised paper acceptance: 30th July 2027
Only one presentation per speaker is allowed, and at least one registration is mandatory for the contribution to be included in the Conference Agenda. Only papers presented during the conference will be included in the conference proceedings.
The organization will be managed through the EasyChair platform.
ORGANIZED BY
With the collaboration of
Supporting publications (LWC2025)
LWC2025 Under the sponsorship and patronage of
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