Young Scholars and Emerging Leaders Workshop on Housing, Sustainable Cities and Regional Economic Sustainability

In collaboration with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), we are pleased to invite submissions for a three-day workshop focused on “Housing, Sustainable Cities, and Regional Economic Sustainability.” The workshop will take place in Denver, Colorado. It aims to provide a platform for young scholars, professionals, emerging leaders, and researchers to present and enhance their research on housing market dynamics, sustainable urban development, and the influence of local and regional economic sustainability.

The workshop will be integrated with the “YSI Sessions” throughout the IEDC conference, allowing participants to present their research to a broader audience and receive feedback from mentors and peers.

The Workshop structure includes three types of activities:

• Key Note presentations.
• Research Presentations: The young scholars will present their research in order to receive feedbacks from the peers and the mentors
• Workshops with the mentors: an active process led by the mentors and directed to the profile of the scholars.

As cities navigate the complexities of economic volatility, demographic changes, and climate change, a deep understanding of housing market dynamics and their impact on local and regional economic sustainability is crucial. This workshop aims to:

• Foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the relationship between housing affordability, livability, and long-term economic viability.
• Encourage young scholars to examine the intricate links between urbanization, economic stability, and environmental stewardship.
• Empower participants to develop innovative solutions to enhance urban resilience and sustainability.
• Contribute to the development of robust frameworks for resilient and sustainable cities in the face of global challenges.

Themes for Paper Submission:

We are particularly interested in research focusing the following themes:

1. Housing Market Dynamics:
   1. Trends and challenges in housing affordability.
   2. Impact of housing policies on local and regional economies.
   3. Innovative housing models and their economic implications.
   4. Role of cooperatives in housing and economic sustainability.
2. Sustainable Cities:
   1. Strategies for sustainable urban development.
   2. Role of green infrastructure in urban sustainability.
   3. Sustainable economic practices in urban planning.
   4. Community-led initiatives for sustainable urban development.
   5. Case studies on sustainable city initiatives.
3. Regional Economic Sustainability:
   1. Economic resilience in the face of downturns and demographic shifts.
   2. Regional development strategies for economic stability.
   3. Impact of climate change on regional economies.
   4. Role of technology in promoting sustainable economic growth.

Submit an abstract within 500 words along with a short bio of 150 words before July 26^th, 2024. (Deadline). The abstract should ideally fall under one of the themes. We will look for theoretical considerations/ assumptions, research questions, methodology, and findings when reviewing the abstracts. We encourage post graduate scholars, young professionals, emerging leaders and early career researchers to submit their abstracts for consideration.

Please note that admission to the workshop also extends admission to the main IEDC annual conference. This is a great opportunity to attend the main IEDC conference together with the workshop. You can find out more about the conference here.