Calls
Isobenefit urbanism
More than half the global population currently resides in cities. By 2050, this is expected to rise to nearly 80%, meaning 6 billion people will be living in cities and urban areas. Rather than thinking of cities as efficient spaces in which to “pack” as many people at high densities, there is an increasing need to develop concepts of urban planning that provide liveability, individual welfare and collective diversity, as well as mitigate current urban problems like urban heat island effects, pollution and urban sprawl.
Isobenefit Urbanism (IU) is a relatively new approach to urban-territorial development that shapes urban form and functions through a straightforward code. Its implementation creates "isobenefit" cities, where residents can easily walk to most daily destinations, including central hubs with theatres, restaurants, schools, offices, promenades, and shops. Additionally, everyone, regardless of their location or the size of the city, should have close access to continuous green spaces.
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Humanities & Social Sciences Communications as part of the Collection "Isobenefit urbanism", please follow the steps detailed on this page.
On the first page of our online submission system, please select your article type from the drop down menu. When on the "details" tab, you will be presented with the option to select which Collection your article should be submitted to. Authors should also express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
Submission deadline: 15 August 2025
Isobenefit Urbanism (IU) is a relatively new approach to urban-territorial development that shapes urban form and functions through a straightforward code. Its implementation creates "isobenefit" cities, where residents can easily walk to most daily destinations, including central hubs with theatres, restaurants, schools, offices, promenades, and shops. Additionally, everyone, regardless of their location or the size of the city, should have close access to continuous green spaces.
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Humanities & Social Sciences Communications as part of the Collection "Isobenefit urbanism", please follow the steps detailed on this page.
On the first page of our online submission system, please select your article type from the drop down menu. When on the "details" tab, you will be presented with the option to select which Collection your article should be submitted to. Authors should also express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
Submission deadline: 15 August 2025