Application to Host the International Seminar on Urban Form 2021

URBAN DESIGN STUDIES UNIT, DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Application to host the International Seminar on Urban Form 2021

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Tuesday 29 June – Saturday 3 July 2021 2 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to Glasgow 4 ISUF 2021: Making a Difference with Urban Morphology 5 Local organization 6 Why Glasgow as a destination 7 Conference venue: Technology and Innovation Centre 8 Proposals for conference sessions 10 Financial plan 11 Getting to Glasgow 12 Accommodation 13 Welcome drinks reception 14 Conference dinner 15 Walking Tours and Excursions 16 Enjoying the neighbourhood 18 Enjoying Glasgow 19 Enjoying Scotland 20 Plan for publicity 22 Support for ISUF 2021 23 WELCOME TO GLASGOW

The Urban Design Studies Unit, Department of Architecture, University of Strathclyde and the Glasgow Convention Bureau are delighted to submit the following bid to host the International Seminar on Urban Form 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Applicant information

Name: Dr Ombretta Romice Prof Sergio Porta

Affiliation: Urban Design Studies Unit, Dept of Architecture, University of Strathclyde

Telephone number: +44 (0) 141 548 3006/3016

Email address: [email protected] [email protected]

Date of application: 31-05-2019

The contents of this document are confidential and may not be disclosed to any third party without written consent from Glasgow Convention Bureau, the Venue(s) and the Society.

4 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow ISUF 2021: URBAN FORM AND THE SUSTAINABLE PROSPEROUS CITY

Conference Topic The conference addresses the role Fundamentally, the conference advocates a truly ‘active’, open and engaged of urban morphology in delivering role of urban morphology. sustainable and prosperous cities, in line with the UN Sustainable Conference themes: Development Goals and in particular SDG 11 “Sustainable Cities and Theory Tracks: Communities”. • The epistemology of Urban Morphology: traditions, advancements and interdisciplinary perspectives in urban morphological theory. The city’s capacity to change and • The descriptive science of Urban Form: conceptual frameworks, theories of evolve in time is a quality increasingly change, case studies. regarded in relation to resilience and the pursuit of prosperity. Urban Methodology Tracks: form holds a key role in this. As • Innovations in Urban Morphometrics, digital cartography, big data and GIS. such, urban morphology is key in • Engaging with the social, cultural and institutional discourse. the design and management of our evolving cities. Practice Tracks: • Urban Morphology, planning and Urban Design: towards sustainable and This conference aims to address: resilient, safe and inclusive cities and urban forms. 1) the state of the art in the study and • Urban Morphology, architecture and heritage: towards the preservation, understanding of urban form; reuse, valorization and built heritage. 2) the current and future challenges • Teaching Urban Morphology: methods, experiences and lessons learned. that call urban form into play; 3) the relationship between urban Focus Tracks: morphology and other areas of • The resilient city: ecological perspectives on Urban Morphology. science, and how to bridge gaps in • Urban Morphology and the Sustainable Development Goals. interdisciplinary research.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 5 LOCAL ORGANIZATION

The Conference will be organized by Urban Design Studies Unit (UDSU) at the Department of Architecture, Uni- versity of Strathclyde with the support of University of Strathclyde Conferencing and Events Team. The UDSU team includes academic staff and their PhD students, and a larger cohort of doctoral students from the Department as a whole.

The Conferencing and Events Team is an established University-based service, sited in the Technology and Innova- tion Centre, a flagship new facility of the University which offers state of the art space and support for international events. Staff in UDSU have worked with the Conferencing and Events Team in the past on other successful events.

Furthermore, UDSU has the full support of the Glasgow Convention Bureau, a professional, award-winning network that will help in particular with accommodation, Civic Reception and tours.

Finally, the UDSU team has the support of a number of public and private organizations around the city involved with conservation, housing and regeneration (see support letter in appendix).

Together, this network will ensure both organizational strength, and practical thematic relevance.

Prof Sergio Porta Dr Ombretta Romice, Dr Alessandra Feliciotti Martin Fleischmann is Professor of Urban Principal Conference Or- is a Researcher in USDU is a PhD student whose Design, Director of the ganiser, is Senior Lecturer on resilience and urban research focuses on Urban Design Studies in Urban Design. She has form and freelance urban quantitative analysis of Unit . experience in organising designer. urban form. large academic events.

6 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow WHY GLASGOW AS A DESTINATION?

Glasgow is the largest and most Glasgow has a rich and unique For the researcher in urban populous city in Scotland, it is history, which is powerfully reflected morphology, Glasgow and its home of leading Higher Education in its architecture and urbanism. extremely varied urban environment Institutions and, in recent years, is hence a truly paradigmatic city: has grown to become one the UK’s Since its pre-roman origins and with its mix of tenements, high-rises, leading hubs of music, culture, throughout its history, the city new towns, estates and futuristic commerce, research and academia. has always maintained a fleur for infrastructure, Glasgow has a strong grandeur: from flourishing cotton and bold mix of old and new, of It is extremely well connected to the and tobacco trading centre with the tradition and innovation, with all the rest of UK, Europe and overseas Americas, to centre of excellence contradictions and dichotomies that thanks to an efficient railway network, for industry and shipbuilding, and, this entails. with the two major railway stations – more recently, renowned hub for Glasgow Queen Street Station and performative arts, technology and Glasgow Central Station – located scientific innovation. within walking distance from the University of Strathclyde. These strong ambitions often Glasgow has hosted translated in an uncannily Glaswegian many of the world’s Delegates have access to three tendency to experiment with and airports – our very own Glasgow enact large-scale urban regeneration leading conferences. International Airport (15-20 minutes initiatives, which have acted by bus), Glasgow Prestwick Airport to dramatically transform – not (45-50 minutes by bus or train) and always for the best - its form and Edinburgh Airport (1.00 – 1.10 hours architecture. by bus or train. “World’s One of the ’20 Best of With approximately 11,000 hotel Friendliest City” the World’ destinations rooms within 2 miles of the city centre, you may find accommodation which suits your delegates’ tastes and budgets.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 7 CONFERENCE VENUE: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTRE

Strathclyde’s flagship research TIC’s versatile Auditoria accommodate up to 450 delegates, facility, the Technology & alongside 10 Conference Rooms offering bright, comfortable Innovation Centre (TIC) offers meeting space for up to 100, and spacious foyers perfect for networking, catering and exhibitions. All rooms feature flexible, state-of-the-art the latest in projection, display and audio technology, with conferencing facilities in the in-house Technicians are on-hand to offer support, while friendly, experienced Conferencing and Catering teams will heart of the city, all year round. help you get the very best out of the venue. ISUF 2021 will be hosted entirely in this venue.

8 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow Meeting Facilities Overview: The Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) offers state-of- the-art conferencing facilities all year round. TIC’s Main Auditorium accommodates up to 450 delegates in contemporary comfort, with an innovative system of movable walls which sub-divides the room into 3 Auditoria: 2 x 150 (tiered) and 1 x 130 (flat floored) for larger breakouts; while a further 150-seater Level 1 Auditorium is also perfect for larger breakouts. The conferencing spaces are linked by bright, spacious TIC’s 10 Conference Rooms offer bright, comfortable foyers which enjoy natural daylight and contemporary meeting space from 35 up to 100 delegates. With flexible furnishing - perfect for networking, catering and layouts and user-friendly audio-visual solutions, they’re exhibitions. also perfect for breakout sessions of varying sizes. Our rooms are equipped with the latest in projection, display and audio technology, our in-house Technicians are on-hand to offer support, and delegates can connect to fast, free and dedicated guest WiFi. delegates.

Additional Information

The TIC Building has excellent accessibility via train and subway – it is located within a 3 minute walk (250m) from High Street Station, within a 7 minute walk (600m) from Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Street Subway station, and within a 10 minute walk from (800m) Argyle Street Station.

It is in short proximity to many local bus stops and to Buchanan Bus Station, from which it is possible to board on airport shuttles to Glasgow Airport, Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport.

The University of Strathclyde Conferencing and Events Team is based in TIC and will be available throughout the event to offer support.

For a full overview of the facilities and services that will be available to the ISUF Conference, please download this bespoke file: https://strathcloud.sharefile.eu/d-s0e03bfe36bb411d9

Also, you can follow this link: http://www.pikodesign.com/tour/uni/tic.html or visit https://www.strath.ac.uk/research/technologyandinnovationcentre/

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 9 PROPOSALS FOR CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Keynote speakers Roundtable ISUF sessions We aim to attract keynote speakers discussion ISUF sessions will include Council from following organisations: Meeting, Editorial Board Meeting and At the end of the focus tracks we • UN Habitat General Assembly. will will host an open session for • Axel and Margaret Ax:son all participants and roundtable Foundation discussion. • Academy of Urbanism

Regional networks Poster session During the conference we will give The organisers will consider and participants an opportunity to present facilitate the gathering of regional their work in an informal context. networks in dedicated parallel Different posters will be exhibited sessions. during each day of conference in a dedicated space and presenters Young researchers will answer questions from other participants. forum Will be organised by UDSU at the ISUF 2021 Awards ISUF 2021 in Glasgow as a unique At the end of the conference, the opportunity for MPhil, PhD and post- winners of the best poster and doc researchers to present their work the best paper awards will be to a selected audience of peers and announced. key representatives of international urban morphology and urban design community.

10 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow FINANCIAL PLAN

Outline of financial plan based on 400 participants. Detailed .xls version can be provided upon request. The average conference fee has been upped by 5% to account for inflation from the average fee of ISUF 2019.

per conference Venue Main Auditorium, to seat up to 450 delegates theatre style 7 110,00 £ Level 2 foyer for exhibition/posters/catering 2 910,00 £ 8 x Level 3 conference rooms for breakouts 7 320,00 £ Auditorium partitioning 300,00 £ AV 1 500,00 £ Civic Reception 2 000,00 £

Catering Tea/coffee/biscuits 14 400,00 £ Finger buffet lunch (5 items) 18 000,00 £ Drinks 2 400,00 £

Organisation Registration 10 000,00 £ Abstract management 4 450,00 £

Printing Bags, pads, pens, lanyards 3 600,00 £ Book of Abstracts 2 400,00 £ Misc 100,00 £ Posterboards 1 000,00 £ Signposting 300,00 £

Other Organisation staff 10 000,00 £ Guest speakers 6 000,00 £ Website, graphics 500,00 £ Misc 2 000,00 £

Membership 12 months membership of ISUF, including two issues 10 000,00 £

Contingency 4 257,50 £

Expenditure Total 110 547,50 £

Conference Fees Average fee £295 118 000,00 £

Income Total 118 000,00 £

Potential Surplus 7 452,50 £

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 11 GETTING TO GLASGOW Edinburgh 15 minutes Airport

Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Airport

55 minutes

Flight Access • 3 international airports: Glasgow Airport, Edinburgh 45 minutes Airport and Prestwick Airport

• Direct flights from over170 destinations

• Direct North American flights from New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Washington and Orlando. Prestwick • Well connected with several low cost airlines Airport • Twice daily Emirates flight from Dubai – with connections for Asia, Africa & Australasia

• Glasgow International Airport is just 15 minutes from the city centre

Getting around the city

Walking Reduced rate travel Cycling Taxis Glasgow is a very compact Glasgow has a very efficient Glasgow’s cycle hire scheme Taxis in Glasgow are the city and easy to get around public transport system and is a cost effective, green and most cost effective in the UK. on foot. Most delegates will the city offers two excellent healthy way for delegates to be able to walk from their value travel passes for get around the city. Bikes are hotel to the convention delegates. available to hire from over 60 centre or any social events. locations around the city.

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A warm welcome The City of Glasgow will offer every delegate a warm welcome to our city. We will provide a free welcome drinks reception for all ISUF delegates hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow (City Mayor) who will personally welcome delegates.

Normally the civic reception is held on the first day or evening of your conference and is held at a civic venue – usually the Glasgow City Chambers. The City Chambers The welcome reception hosted is a 5 minute walk from the TIC Building. “by the city was a lovely way for the delegates to feel genuinely This impressive 100 year old building is the headquarters welcomed by their host city.” of Glasgow City Council and Glasgow’s finest example of 19th Century architecture. The stunning marble surrounds Dorothy Inverarity never fail to impress visitors and locals alike. British Association of Critical Care Nurses Capacity for standing reception/party: 500

14 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow CONFERENCE DINNER

When it comes to throwing a party — no-one matches Glasgow! The city has a wide range of unusual venues in which to hold social events. We have selected three potential venues that could host the Farewell Conference Dinner*. These are:

The Barony Old Fruitmarket Oran Mor Dating from 1889 this former church In the heart of the Merchant City, the Situated in the heart of the West End is a splendid neo-gothic confection Old Fruitmarket is an ideal dinner in a converted church, Oran Mor is in red sandstone on the edge of the venue. Its lofty vaulted roof, cobbled a unique venue. The Auditorium, Merchant City, in Glasgow’s historic walkways, Victorian cast iron columns Gallery and Private Dining Room are heart and balcony, create a visually all available for hire for private parties https://www.strath.ac.uk/ dramatic and memorable setting. or dinners. media/1newwebsite/ https://www.glasgowconcerthalls. https://oran-mor.co.uk/hire/private- conferencingevents/downloads/ com/old-fruitmarket/Pages/default. events/ Barony_General_Brochure.pdf aspx

Regardless of the chosen venue, the farewell dinner will conclude with a session of Ceilidh dances, the traditional Gaelic social dance in Scotland. * Cost of the dinner will be in line with past ISUF conferences.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 15 WALKING TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

Half day walking tours of Glasgow (free to all attendants; a choice between 5 possibilities):

In occasion of ISUF 2021 we propose our visitors and guests a selection of walking tours showing a ‘cross-section’ of the city and how this urban condition came to be, from monuments to past glories to the best contemporary architecture on display.

Walking Tour 1 - Of tobacco as one of the most fantastic houses trade, the tour explores a range and gold: Following the trail of in the west of Scotland), the Royal of Victorian tenement housing Tobacco Lords Exchange, the Tobacco Merchants and public buildings in the This walking tour will relive the time House, the oldest surviving Georgian neighbourhoods of Partick, a largely when Glasgow, at the end of 18th building in the Merchant City and residential area which historically Century, was one of the wealthiest the Tollboth Steeple, standing housed many of those working in cities in Europe and follow the as reminder of the once bustling the shipbuilding industry, and Park accomplishments and architectural commercial centre. The tour will Circus, where the houses for the trademark of a group of men known pass by two outstanding churches: better-off where. as the Tobacco Lords. the Presbyterian St Andrews in the square (now restored to its former The tour will focus on the Victorian The tour will explore the streets glory) where ‘Tobacco Lords’ and tenement as the prevailing housing of Glasgow where the Tobacco the Episcopalian St Andrews by typology, exploring the social Lords lived and worked, learning the Green attended to their spiritual meaning of architectural variation their stories of fame and fortune, needs to conclude at the People’s between blocks, also discuss marvelling at the opulence of the Palace in Glasgow Green. some of the recent post-industrial homes, churches and public buildings developments of the Clyde they commissioned to the most Walking Tour 2: Of stone and Riverfront, with buildings such as famous architects of their times. steel: Between shipyards and Zaha Hadid’s Riverside Museum. tenements Departing from outside the City This walking tour will focus on the Chambers at George Square, the industrial legacy of Glasgow’s past, tour will stop to admire the beauty following the story of the shipbuilding of the palladian-style Cunninghame industry on the Clyde and the form of Mansion (now The Gallery of city it matched. Starting from Govan, Modern Art –described at the time the old epicentre of industry and

16 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow Walking Tour 3 - Of light and famous for its amazing architecture, walk through what remains of the concrete: The high-rise and fall glass roof and underground vaults controversial modernist high-rise of Modernism and tunnels running from the west to schemes built in the post-war years, This walking tour will relive one of the the east of the city. From here we will discussing their meaning in relation most challenging and experimental start a unique journey into the rich to the wider transformation occurring periods of Glasgow history, when the history of Glasgow’s transportation in Glasgow and the UK. city, in the immediate post-war years, network. We will hop for a quick tour was facing housing problems on a of Glasgow Subway, the third oldest We will conclude our walk across the vast scale, with thousands living in subway in the world, and have a recently completed schemes of New conditions of extreme poverty and glimpse to one of Glasgow’s ‘ghost’ Gorbals, Queen Elizabeth Square overcrowding. railway stations, the disused Glasgow and New Laurieston, trying to draw Botanical Gardens Station. We will some conclusions on the faith of old, We will visit a series of hugely conclude and at the new Glasgow’s new and future communities in this ambitious development projects Transport Museum, where we will corner of the City. that, inspired by Le Corbusier’s learn about Glasgow’s trolleybuses, predicaments, radically altered the trams, steamboats and how they Full-day excursions face of the city and the lives of its connect the social history of the city. inhabitants. We will illustrate the Depending on the number of Bruce Report, with its proposal for Walking Tour 5 - Of hope and participants and interest, we can the complete demolition of Glasgow dreams: Glasgow’s urban organise full day tours (approx. £50 town centre, whilst walking past renaissance per person) to: Edinburgh, New the urban tract of the M8, with its This tour will guide through some Lanark, Scottish New Towns. monumental pillars and enigmatic of Glasgow’s most recent urban Organised tours to Scottish tourist “bridges to nowhere”. transformations: Gorbals and destinations will be also available at a Laurieston. Located just south of the cost (see page 20). We will visit some of the river Clyde, these once fashionable, “condemned” high-rise housing upmarket suburbs declined over time schemes - a quarter of which have becoming bywords for poverty, crime been demolished in less than 10 and deprivation. years – such as Dundasvale Court in Cowcaddems, Caledonia Court After being cleared twice over the in Gorbals, Townhead multy-storey last 150 years, these two areas flats,Wyndford road, Viewpoint embed the pride of an entire city and Place, etc., delving into some of the a desire to give new life to this stretch details of the impressive Glasgow of Glasgow’s south side. This tour Compressive Development Areas is the perfect setting to experience scheme. Glasgow’s wider urban history, as the city moves from its industrial heydays Walking Tour 4 - Of steam to its post-industrial decline, towards and dungeons: The hidden a period of economic, social and transportation network of cultural renaissance. Glasgow Glasgow’s past as crucial Our tour will start on the banks of transportation hub nationally and the Clyde, from what remains of internationally. This exclusive tour the Victorian suburb developed in will start from Glasgow Central early 1800s. We will see some of the station, the largest railway terminal area’s most iconic buildings, including in Glasgow and iconic building of Alexander Greek Thomson’s Free its era. Opened by the Caledonian Church, the O2 Academy and the Railway on 31 July 1879, the station is British Linen Bank. We will then

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 17 ENJOYING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

In the heart of the city centre, the TIC is an ideal location from which to explore Glasgow’s rich architecture, the ‘Style Mile’ of pedestrianised shopping streets, Merchant City district, and discover more about the city’s medieval past.

George Square Medieval Glasgow Mural Trail Opened in 1787, George Square sits Built in 1119, Glasgow’s medieval Glasgow’s city centre Mural Trail right at the heart of Glasgow and is Cathedral stands opposite the features a diverse range of murals home to various statues of prominent University of Strathclyde. Although within one easy walking area. historical Scottish figures. The focal many of Glasgow’s medieval Highlights include the University point of the square is the iconic City buildings now lie hidden beneath of Strathclyde’s “Wonderwall” Chambers, whose magnificence tells Victorian architecture and newer which celebrates the university’s the story of the wealth and industrial developments, remaining medieval achievements and is the largest prosperity of the Second City of the structures, such as the Cathedral, outdoor mural in the UK. Empire. It’s one of the most beautiful Provand’s Lordship (Glasgow’s oldest Three large murals have recently civic buildings in the UK and a huge surviving house) and Trongate can been added to the trail, to mark the favourite amongst locals and tourists. still be visited today. 75th birthday of the much-loved Glaswegian comedian Billy Connolly. Merchant City Galleries & Museums The city centre and merchant city are Tucked away behind the city centre home to a number of art galleries. is the Merchant City, where in the Trongate 103 and The Briggait have 18th century Glasgow’s Tobacco created a vibrant new arts quarter in Lords had their warehouses in the the Merchant City, while the Gallery of city’s trading heyday. Today these Modern Art (GoMA), Scotland’s most warehouses have been turned into visited modern art gallery, displays boutiques, bars and restaurants and the work of artists from around the is perfect for delegates to explore on world. foot.

18 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow ENJOYING GLASGOW

Glasgow is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most dynamic cultural capitals: steeped in culture, rich in history, but above all, alive with an excitement you can sense as you walk through its elegant Victorian streets, squares, parks and gardens Voted World leading World-Class Attractions Discover our must see city Housing one of Europe’s largest neighbourhoods civic art collections, Glasgow has a Explore the unique and distinct Glasgow has been named one of fantastic mix of world-class museums, neighbourhoods of Glasgow, each the World’s top ten must see cities galleries and award-winning visitor with their own personality, vibe and by Fodor’s and was also crowned attractions including Kelvingrove Art hidden gems. As Glasgow is a World’s Friendliest City by Rough Gallery & Museum and the Riverside compact city and easy to get around, Guides. Museum. From a cutting edge arts you can explore more than one scene that’s envied across the globe neighbourhood in one day. Incredible architecture to family friendly attractions and unique visitor experiences, there From the medieval Glasgow Cathedral Keep your delegates really is something for everyone. to the Neo-Gothic University of entertained! Glasgow – rumoured to be the Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music inspiration for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Shoppers’ paradise with a legendary music scene and - to the Art Nouveau wonders of home to one of the world’s busiest Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s Glasgow is consistently voted as the concert venues. It has a full annual wealthy past has left a legacy of the top place to shop in the UK outside events calendar, and is home to all finest Victorian architecture in the London’s west end. Buchanan of Scotland’s national performing arts UK. However, you only have to take Street is home to well-known brand organisations including Scottish Ballet a short stroll along the ever-changing names and speciality shopping, and the National Theatre of Scotland. riverside to see innovative, cutting- while Ingram Street boasts exclusive We’re also recognised as one of the edge designs. fashion brands. Check out the West top 10 sporting cities in the world - so End for vintage, second-hand and whatever your preference, Glasgow independent boutiques, or visit some has it covered. of the weekend craft markets.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 19 ENJOYING SCOTLAND

Just half an hour from the city centre, you will find yourself worlds apart from the bustle and excitement of Glasgow. Historic cities, seaside villages, majestic castles, quaint whisky distilleries, towering mountains and tranquil lochs... it’s all here in Scotland.

Golf, whisky, lochs Explore Scotland’s Immerse yourself in and mountains islands by seaplane Scotland’s Traditions • The home of Golf – over 550 golf See the city, the Isle of Skye and Scotland has a rich cultural history courses even the Outer Hebrides from a and there are plenty of ways to seaplane and take a truly amazing experience it: • Over 250 castles - with Edinburgh trip over areas of outstanding natural • Blend your own whisky at and Stirling castles each only beauty from Loch Lomond. Glengoyne Distillery 45 minutes by public transport, delegates could easily visit for an • Take a bag pipe lesson at the evening after the main Congress National Piping Centre sessions Europe’s Best Island • Get your dancing shoes on for a • Over 100 whisky distilleries Visit Europe’s Best Island, as voted Sloan’s Ceilidh for by TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice • Long hours of daylight in the • Take a tour of Tennent’s Brewery 2014 - a visit to Lewis and Harris is summer, allowing delegates to and learn all about the rich heritage like stepping into the pages of a enjoy the city and surrounding of one of Scotland’s favourite Scottish fairy tale with white sands landscapes after the working day brands. and turquoise blue waters • Over 280 Munros to climb in • Research your ancestral ties at the Scotland (mountains over 914m) Mitchell Library.

20 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 21 PLAN FOR PUBLICITY

Website 2) Unique conference hashtag(s) Call for papers since early stages, to encourage ISUF 2021 in Glasgow website will people to engage in online sharing The call for papers will be shared contain all information regarding and conversation, help promote the through following channels: the conference logistics, venues, conference and monitor level of • Journal of Urban Morphology registration and submission process engagement. • ISUF website as well as additional content such 3) Setting up an event on other social • UDSU website as information on speakers, panel media channels for academics as • University of Strathclyde website discussions and topics, news, Research Gate, Academia.edu and • ResearchGate, Academia.edu, LinkedIn updates, about the conference. Plus, LinkedIn; • International and regional websites we will create a dedicated FAQ page and mailing lists as listed in the guide to to answer some of the most common ISUF-related events ISUF’s conferences questions. We plan on organizing a series of Additional advertisement will be done Social Media parallel events (talks, symposia, via short articles, blog posts, press lectures) in the run-up to the releases through the following platforms: Presence conference to be hosted at the University of Strathclyde and aimed • University and Departmental Media We see social media as a powerful at creating momentum around the • UDSU website tool to disseminate knowledge conference and spread the message. • Academy of Urbanism and AoU and a fantastic way of promoting Journal “Here and Now” a conference to academia and We also plan to facilitate an e-mail • RIAS and “RIAS Quarterly” Journal professionals. Our social media campaign and arrange listing the • Urban Design Group and UDG Journal strategy includes the following steps: event on directories of research • INTBAU 1) Twitter profile and Facebook page conference (i.e. PaperCrowd, • Architecture + Design Scotland to be used in all conference and Eventbrite..) • RIBA promotional material, as well as news • Urban Resilience Network (URNet) ad updates (i.e. send tweets when a new keynote speaker is announced, have a daily call for papers deadline countdown etc.)

22 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow SUPPORT FOR ISUF 2021

UDSU has many strong connections with international, national and local organisations. In the following pages you will find a list of initial expressions of support. If successful, we intend to engage many more.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 23 CITY SUPPORT FOR ISUF 2021 IN GLASGOW

Free welcome drinks Delegate experience reception We will also provide, free of charge: • Maps and city guide for distribution Glasgow takes great pride in at the conference welcoming delegates to the city; Glasgow City Council will provide a • Social media engagement with complimentary drinks reception for your delegates through our twitter conference attendees. This could be channels @meetglasgow and @ held at the prestigious City Chambers peoplemakeGLA or at your conference exhibition • Delegate discounts No 1 to allow maximum networking UK CONVENTION opportunities between exhibitors and BUREAU delegates. A representative of the city’s 13 YEARS RUNNING Lord Provost will personally attend to welcome you.

Estimated value = £2200

24 ISUF 2021 in Glasgow Travel discounts: Discounted ticket for Virgin Trains City Sightseeing Tour Virgin Trains offer up to 20% off Hop-on / hop-off bus, giving standard fares for group bookings. delegates easy access to many of Exclusive carriage hire on Pendolino Glasgow’s attractions. trains or chartering and entire train can be arranged, including on-board branding with your conference logo. Conference Rover Ticket Currently £5 per delegate, valid for Marketing Support 5 days. Plus 50% off travel outside of the conference zone – ideal We want to help you attract high for delegates wishing to explore delegate numbers and thus make for Scotland after the conference. a more profitable meeting. We will help by providing:

• Bespoke “save the date” artwork Delegate discounts for conference marketing Glasgow Convention Bureau works • Assistance with social media and with a wealth of local businesses e-marketing including restaurants, hotels, attractions and tour companies. • PR Support: access to local media, to highlight the importance of your These local businesses regularly conference, attract delegates and provide discounts for delegates sponsors attending a conference in Glasgow • Images, videos and local and are updated regularly on our Reduced rate information for conference website website and social media channels. delegate travel pass From £6.40 per delegate, offering Discounted fares unlimited travel on Glasgow buses, trains and subways – and travel with Glasgow Taxis to and from Glasgow Airport and Reduced rates on travel between Glasgow Prestwick Airports. (min Glasgow International Airport and the 300) City Centre.

ISUF 2021 in Glasgow 25

29 May 2019

FAO Vitor Oliveira Secretary General of the International Seminar of Urban Form c/o Dr Ombretta Romice Urban Design Studies Unit, Department of Architecture University of Strathclyde, Level 3, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ

Dear Professor Oliveira,

I am writing to express our support for the application by the Urban Design Studies Unit at the University of Strathclyde to host the ISUF (International Seminar of Urban Form) 2021 Conference in Glasgow, UK.

As founding partners of the Centre for the Future of Spaces at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, we are active in research into urban form and its impacts. We are currently collaborating with the University of Strathclyde in their work on "plot-based urbanism" as an exploration of urban scale and morphology. We are also partners with UN-Habitat in development and implementation of the New Urban Agenda, and particularly its goals for urban form and public space. Currently we are also in partnerships with other universities on impacts of urban form on well-being, including a project with ETH Zurich and TU-Vienna.

Incidentally, I was also the co-host of the ISUF at The Prince's Foundation in London in 2004, along with my then-colleague Matthew Hardy. I am therefore well aware of the focus of the organisation and I support its mission, and I do think the University of Strathclyde would be an exceptionally good fit for the 2021 event.

For these reasons, I have no hesitation in offering my support for the application of the University of Strathclyde to host this event.

Sincerely,

Michael W. Mehaffy, Ph.D. Project Leader Ax:son Johnson Foundation Centre for the Future of Places, KTH University

AXEL AND MARGARET AX:SON JOHNSON FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT * STUREPLAN 3, SE 103 75 * STOCKHOLM, SE Registered in Scotland No. SC318618 Registered ofﬁce as postal address Scottish Charity No. SC038640

FAO Vitor Oliveira Secretary General of the International Seminar of Urban Form ℅ Dr Ombretta Romice Urban Design Studies Unit University of Strathclyde 29 May 2019 Level 3, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow FAO Vitor Oliveira G1 1XJ Secretary General of the International Seminar of Urban Form c/o Dr Ombretta Romice Urban Design Studies Unit, Department of Architecture 29 May 2019 University of Strathclyde, Level 3, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ By email Dear Sir / Madam, Dear Professor Oliveira, Proposed International Seminar of Urban Form 2021 Conference in Glasgow I am writing to express our support for the application by the Urban Design Studies Unit at the University of Strathclyde to host the ISUF (International Seminar of Urban Form) 2021 Conference in Glasgow City Heritage Trust writes to offer its expression of support in principle to the University of Strathclyde Glasgow, UK. Urban Design Studies Unit’s proposal to host the International Seminar of Urban Form 2021 Conference in Glasgow.

As founding partners of the Centre for the Future of Spaces at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, we Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity and grant funder supported by Glasgow City Council and are active in research into urban form and its impacts. We are currently collaborating with the Historic Environment Scotland. Established in 2007, we champion the city’s unique architecture and built University of Strathclyde in their work on "plot-based urbanism" as an exploration of urban scale and environment and promote and encourage the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s morphology. We are also partners with UN-Habitat in development and implementation of the New historic buildings for the beneﬁt of the city’s communities and its visitors, now and in the future. Urban Agenda, and particularly its goals for urban form and public space. Currently we are also in partnerships with other universities on impacts of urban form on well-being, including a project with The Trust’s understanding is the proposed conference will look at urban morphology and would study the urban form for the resilient, sustainable future city. ETH Zurich and TU-Vienna. Since the late 17th Century, Glasgow has been subject of repeated urban extension, city reformation and Incidentally, I was also the co-host of the ISUF at The Prince's Foundation in London in 2004, along redevelopment proposals as the city has rapidly grown outwards from its traditional Scottish High Street spine. with my then-colleague Matthew Hardy. I am therefore well aware of the focus of the organisation and Some of these urban interventions have been highly successful while others have comprehensively failed but all I support its mission, and I do think the University of Strathclyde would be an exceptionally good fit have left their mark on the evolving city. As such, with its strong urban and architectural culture, Glasgow would for the 2021 event. be an ideal city to host such a conference as case studies are readily to hand. The Trust could help illustrate this with walking tours of interesting parts of Glasgow which visitors don’t always get to see. That Glasgow is also renowned for its friendly welcome and the warmth of its people simply adds to the appeal. For these reasons, I have no hesitation in offering my support for the application of the University of Strathclyde to host this event. Therefore, as Glasgow City Heritage Trust are deeply interested in the evolution of Glasgow’s urban morphology, we wish the University of Strathclyde Urban Design Studies Unit well in their endeavour to host such a Sincerely, conference in Glasgow.

Yours sincerely Michael W. Mehaffy, Ph.D. Project Leader Ax:son Johnson Foundation

Centre for the Future of Places, KTH University

Niall Murphy Deputy Director AXEL AND MARGARET AX:SON JOHNSON FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT * STUREPLAN 3, SE 103 75 * STOCKHOLM, SE

An Open Mind to Heritage Glasgow City Heritage Trust Supported by 54 Bell Street T: 0141 552 1331 Historic Environment Scotland & www.glasgowheritage.org.uk Glasgow G1 1LQ E: [email protected] Glasgow City Council

29th May 2019

Dear Vitor Oliveira

I am writing to express my support for the application by the Urban Design Studies Unit at the University of Strathclyde to host the ISUF (International Seminar of Urban Form) 2021 Conference in Glasgow.

URBED is one of the leading urban design practitioners in the UK having won the 2019 and having been nominated as the Urban Design Group’s practice of the year on two occasions. As a office we seek to combine practice with research and have relationships with a number of UK universities including Sheffield, Manchester the Bartlett and Strathclyde. Each of these schools has a different approach and Strathclyde is a leader in plot based urbanism which is in my view the most promising avenue of investigation in investigating future urban form.

I am also the Chair of the Academy of Urbanism which has more than a thousand members, largely in the UK are Ireland and which promotes good urbanism and placemaking. I’m sure that there would be opportunities to tie the conference into the AoU for marketing if that was acceptable.

I believe that they would therefore be an excellent place to host the conference and have no hesitation in offering my support for their application.

Yours Sincerely

David Rudlin Director URBED

10 Little Lever Street, t. +44 (0)161 200 5500 e. [email protected] Manchester M1 1HR f. +44 (0)161 237 3994 w. www.urbed.coop urbed (urbanism, environment and design) Ltd, is a co-operative company registered in England and Wales No. 5741006

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