Call for Papers – WPSC 2011 World Planning Schools Congress

Abstract

This document is the official Call for Papers for the 3rd World Planning Schools Congress (WPSC 2011), held in Perth, Western Australia, from 4 to 8 July 2011. The congress marked ten years since the first WPSC in Shanghai (2001) and addressed the evolving role of planning in a rapidly urbanising and globalised world characterised by socio-economic, environmental and political uncertainty.

The call outlines the thematic focus of the congress, inviting contributions that critically reflect on the past, present and future of planning scholarship, education and practice. It highlights key global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, economic volatility and demographic change, positioning planning as central to addressing these “mega-wicked problems”.

The document provides detailed guidance for contributors, including submission types, abstract preparation requirements, review processes, key dates and participation conditions. It also emphasises the importance of international collaboration and knowledge exchange among planning scholars, educators and policy researchers.