BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 13.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;Submission deadline: June 15\, 2025 Notification of acce ptance: June 30\, 2025The international conference WATERLINES. Research\, Projects and Visions for the Connection between Cities and Waterfronts\; o rganized by the research group &ldquo\;Hub for Heritage and Habitat&rdquo\ ;\; of the Department of Excellence DICEA at Università\;\n Polit ecnica delle Marche\, addresses themes of urban reconnection between citie s and port areas\, urban regeneration design for port infrastructure space s\, and the reuse of disused or obsolete port spaces and functions.Port ar eas in contemporary cities are characterized by significant mutability due to maritime and commercial dynamics. This causes profound transformations in the relationships between support infrastructures (road\, rail\, logis tics) and the surrounding\n urban fabric. In the interconnections betwe en port and city\, one often finds threshold\; or border\; conditions\, wh ere the transition between the maritime-port context and the urban environ ment is marked by reciprocal influences but also by functional\n and us age conflicts. The contact between these two spheres remains unresolved\, giving rise to friction zones and unused or underused spaces that interpos e themselves between the urban core and the port. These threshold areas th erefore represent significant\n opportunities for urban regeneration\, as their strategic position allows for a rethinking of the city-port relat ionship in a contemporary key.Through redevelopment and regeneration inter ventions\, these areas can become points of connection that promote dialog ue between different urban and port functions\, contributing to the creati on of public spaces and new centralities that revitalize the\n city and foster sustainable development. In this context\, the conversion and tran sformation of these areas require an integrated vision that considers thei r dual value: on one hand\, as support spaces for port functions\, and on the other\, as spaces\n for interaction and livability for the urban co mmunity.The aim of the call is to generate\, through written and project-b ased contributions\, a broad\, open\, and multi-scalar debate on "port cit ies" the relationship between port functions and urban areas\, and between the sea and the city.1. CATEGORIESParticipation in the conference is poss ible through two non-exclusive categories:A. Text\; category: abstract and subsequent full paper with images\;B. Manifesto\; category: poster panel with text and images for exhibition\n during the conference.All selecte d contributions will be published in a bilingual Italian/English volume. U pon receipt of abstracts\, the organizing committee will define the progra m and presentation methods for the International Conference.2. RESEARCH TO PICSProposed contributions\, both textual and design-based\, should identi fy theoretical-methodological and operational references capable of suppor ting regenerative strategies for port cities. These strategies should aim to restore\n visibility to areas affected by marginalization and underu se\, and propose strategic uses that\, through architecture\, can reactiva te a paradigm of development and collective enjoyment of disused areas as shared cultural spaces.The call seeks contributions related to the followi ng research tracks\, which will correspond to the thematic sessions of the Conference:A. CONNECTIONSThe mutual relationships between port areas and cities are often complex and unresolved. Ports require infrastructures and specialized areas for their development that\, in many cases\, create rif ts in the relationship between urban\n areas and water\, which are diff icult to bridge. In many European and international port cities\, the issu e of connections between cities and port areas is of primary importance fo r sustainable development\, improved quality of life\, and enhanced touris t\n appeal. These efforts also aim to mitigate the negative and degradi ng effects that port areas can have on the urban landscape.B. NODESThe dev elopment and transformation of port areas &ndash\; such as relocations\, n ew land reclamations\, etc. &ndash\; often leave behind numerous vacant an d unused spaces: dross-scapes awaiting urban regeneration strategies and t he reuse of\n buildings\, containers\, and infrastructures. Participant s are invited to submit contributions that explore the theme of nodes and new urban polarities within port contexts\, as these are fundamental areas for the construction of the contemporary city.C. LANDSCAPEPort cities exh ibit complex relationships with their territories and have significant imp acts on the landscape. By presenting large-scale interventions and urban s trategies connecting port and coastal areas\, this theme investigates the\ n landscape in a broad sense\, with a focus on sustainable development and stewardship of coastal habitats. Contributions should demonstrate how port activities and urban functions can activate integration mechanisms be tween city and port\, aimed at achieving\n a model of sustainability th at ensures compatibility with the urban hinterland and reveals\, through t he design of cohesive spaces\, elements of development and attraction for cities.The international conference WATERLINES\, organized by the research group Hub for Heritage and Habitat\, is part of the Summer School &\;q uot\;Ancona Waterline Lab &ndash\; Reconnections between Ancona&rsquo\;s h istorical harbour area and its Marina\, along\n the city&rsquo\;s water front\,&\;quot\; which explores strategies for reconnecting Ancona&\ ;#39\;s urban and port areas by overcoming infrastructural barriers that l imit their relationship with the sea.The Summer School aims to transform t hreshold areas into public spaces integrated with the city\, serving as el ements of reconnection. The goal is to overcome the isolation of the touri st port and the northern recreational coast\, transforming them into\n attractive urban places capable of offering tourist services in a continuo us system with the city center. Participants in the Ancona Waterline Lab w ill develop future visions for the port areas\, restoring links and relati onships between land and sea\n threshold zones and enhancing their uniq ue morphology.3. TIMELINE AND SUBMISSION DETAILSA. TEXT\; CATEGORYAbstract Abstracts must be submitted via the online form https://forms.gle/GR4yvkAs T2vUPQuY8 and must include: a text of approximately 3\,000 characters inc luding spaces\; a bibliography of up to 5 references\; a maximum of 5 sa mple\n images.Submission deadline: June 15\, 2025 Notification of accep tance: June 30\, 2025Conference &ndash\; Participation and RegistrationThe conference will be held in person on September 5 and 6\, 2025\, at the MO LE VANVITELLIANA\, Sala Polveri\, Via Giovanni da Chio\, Ancona.It will co nsist of thematic sessions corresponding to the research topics. Upon acce ptance of the abstract\, authors\n will receive information regarding r egistration and full paper submission.Full Paper &ndash\; Submission and P ublication The full paper must be prepared according to guidelines provide d by the organizing committee and submitted by September 30\, 2025.B. MANI FESTO\; CATEGORYThe &\;quot\;manifesto&\;quot\; consists of a board in 297 x 900 mm format\, following the template and editorialstandards (av ailable at https://tinyurl.com/4mbfmzah)\, including: title/slogan a tex t of\n 3\,000 characters including spaces (in English or Italian)\; a composition of imagesSubmission of the contribution (in PDF format) by Jun e 15\, 2025 viaemail to waterlines@sm.univpm.it with subject: WATERLINES_M ANIFESTO4. REGISTRATION FEES AND PUBLICATION FEESRegistration fees vary ba sed on participation type:Speaker/Discussant&\;quot\; for tenured facul ty and full-time researchers: &euro\;250Speaker/Discussant&\;quot\; for non-tenured researchers / fellows / PhD candidates / others: &euro\;120Au ditor for non-tenured researchers / fellows / PhD candidates / others: &eu ro\;50panel: &euro\;60 Additional fee for publication in City\, Territory and Architecture (Springer Open): &euro\;400*Payment details will be provi ded upon acceptance of the contributions. The publication fee per article is &euro\;800. The organization will subsidize &euro\;150/article for tenu red faculty and &euro\;280 for non-tenured contributors.Information on\n accommodations and the conference dinner will be shared with registered participants.CONTACT waterlines@sm.univpm.it DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTSTAMP:20250625T122300Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605 LOCATION:Italy\,Ancona SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Call for Abstracts: WATERLINES: Research\, Projects\, and Visions f or the Connection between Cities and Waterfronts UID:RFCALITEM638864509807093688 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Submission deadline: June 15\, 2025 Notification of acceptance : June 30\, 2025

The international conference WATERLINE S. Research\, Projects and Visions for the Connection between Cities and W aterfronts\; organized by the research group &ldquo\;Hub for Heritage and Habitat&rdquo\;\; of the Department of Excellence DICEA at Universit& agrave\;\n Politecnica delle Marche\, addresses themes of urban reconne ction between cities and port areas\, urban regeneration design for port i nfrastructure spaces\, and the reuse of disused or obsolete port spaces an d functions.

Port areas in contemporary cities are characterized by significant mutability due to maritime and commercial dynamics. This cause s profound transformations in the relationships between support infrastruc tures (road\, rail\, logistics) and the surrounding\n urban fabric. In the interconnections between port and city\, one often finds threshold\; o r border\; conditions\, where the transition between the maritime-port con text and the urban environment is marked by reciprocal influences but also by functional\n and usage conflicts. The contact between these two sph eres remains unresolved\, giving rise to friction zones and unused or unde rused spaces that interpose themselves between the urban core and the port . These threshold areas therefore represent significant\n opportunities for urban regeneration\, as their strategic position allows for a rethink ing of the city-port relationship in a contemporary key.

Through red evelopment and regeneration interventions\, these areas can become points of connection that promote dialogue between different urban and port funct ions\, contributing to the creation of public spaces and new centralities that revitalize the\n city and foster sustainable development. In this context\, the conversion and transformation of these areas require an inte grated vision that considers their dual value: on one hand\, as support sp aces for port functions\, and on the other\, as spaces\n for interactio n and livability for the urban community.

The aim of the call is to generate\, through written and project-based contributions\, a broad\, ope n\, and multi-scalar debate on "port cities" the relationship between port functions and urban areas\, and between the sea and the city.

1. CA TEGORIES
Participation in the conference is possible through two non- exclusive categories:
A. Text\; category: abstract and subsequent ful l paper with images\;
B. Manifesto\; category: poster panel with text and images for exhibition\n during the conference.

All selected contributions will be published in a bilingual Italian/English volume. Upo n receipt of abstracts\, the organizing committee will define the program and presentation methods for the International Conference.

2. RESEAR CH TOPICS
Proposed contributions\, both textual and design-based\, sh ould identify theoretical-methodological and operational references capabl e of supporting regenerative strategies for port cities. These strategies should aim to restore\n visibility to areas affected by marginalization and underuse\, and propose strategic uses that\, through architecture\, c an reactivate a paradigm of development and collective enjoyment of disuse d areas as shared cultural spaces.

The call seeks contributions rela ted to the following research tracks\, which will correspond to the themat ic sessions of the Conference:

A. CONNECTIONS
The mutual relati onships between port areas and cities are often complex and unresolved. Po rts require infrastructures and specialized areas for their development th at\, in many cases\, create rifts in the relationship between urban\n a reas and water\, which are difficult to bridge. In many European and inter national port cities\, the issue of connections between cities and port ar eas is of primary importance for sustainable development\, improved qualit y of life\, and enhanced tourist\n appeal. These efforts also aim to mi tigate the negative and degrading effects that port areas can have on the urban landscape.

B. NODES
The development and transformation of port areas &ndash\; such as relocations\, new land reclamations\, etc. &n dash\; often leave behind numerous vacant and unused spaces: dross-scapes awaiting urban regeneration strategies and the reuse of\n buildings\, c ontainers\, and infrastructures. Participants are invited to submit contri butions that explore the theme of nodes and new urban polarities within po rt contexts\, as these are fundamental areas for the construction of the c ontemporary city.

C. LANDSCAPE
Port cities exhibit complex rela tionships with their territories and have significant impacts on the lands cape. By presenting large-scale interventions and urban strategies connect ing port and coastal areas\, this theme investigates the\n landscape in a broad sense\, with a focus on sustainable development and stewardship o f coastal habitats. Contributions should demonstrate how port activities a nd urban functions can activate integration mechanisms between city and po rt\, aimed at achieving\n a model of sustainability that ensures compat ibility with the urban hinterland and reveals\, through the design of cohe sive spaces\, elements of development and attraction for cities.

The international conference WATERLINES\, organized by the research group Hub for Heritage and Habitat\, is part of the Summer School &\;quot\;Ancon a Waterline Lab &ndash\; Reconnections between Ancona&rsquo\;s historical harbour area and its Marina\, along\n the city&rsquo\;s waterfront\,&am p\;quot\; which explores strategies for reconnecting Ancona&\;#39\;s ur ban and port areas by overcoming infrastructural barriers that limit their relationship with the sea.

The Summer School aims to transform thre shold areas into public spaces integrated with the city\, serving as eleme nts of reconnection. The goal is to overcome the isolation of the tourist port and the northern recreational coast\, transforming them into\n att ractive urban places capable of offering tourist services in a continuous system with the city center. Participants in the Ancona Waterline Lab will develop future visions for the port areas\, restoring links and relations hips between land and sea\n threshold zones and enhancing their unique morphology.

3. TIMELINE AND SUBMISSION DETAILS
A. TEXT\; CATEGO RY

Abstract
Abstracts must be submitted via the online form htt ps://forms.gle/GR4yvkAsT2vUPQuY8 and must include:
 a text of approx imately 3\,000 characters including spaces\;
 a bibliography of up t o 5 references\;
 a maximum of 5 sample\n images.

Submissio n deadline: June 15\, 2025 Notification of acceptance: June 30\, 2025

< p>Conference &ndash\; Participation and Registration

The conference will be held in person on September 5 and 6\, 2025\, at the MOLE VANVITELL IANA\, Sala Polveri\, Via Giovanni da Chio\, Ancona.
It will consist of thematic sessions corresponding to the research topics. Upon acceptance of the abstract\, authors\n will receive information regarding registr ation and full paper submission.

Full Paper &ndash\; Submission and Publication

The full paper must be prepared according to guidelines provided by the organizing committee and submitted by September 30\, 2025 .

B. MANIFESTO\; CATEGORY
The &\;quot\;manifesto&\;quot\; consists of a board in 297 x 900 mm format\, following the template and e ditorial
standards (available at https://tinyurl.com/4mbfmzah)\, incl uding:
 title/slogan
 a text of\n 3\,000 characters includi ng spaces (in English or Italian)\;
 a composition of images

S ubmission of the contribution (in PDF format) by June 15\, 2025 via
e mail to waterlines@sm.univpm.it with subject: WATERLINES_MANIFESTO

4 . REGISTRATION FEES AND PUBLICATION FEES
Registration fees vary based on participation type:

Payment details will be provided upon acceptance of the contributions. The publication fee per article is &euro\;800. The organization will subsidize &euro\;150/article for tenured faculty and &eu ro\;280 for non-tenured contributors.
Information on\n accommodati ons and the conference dinner will be shared with registered participants.

CONTACT waterlines@sm.univ pm.it

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