Why should you attend?
- Be inspired to work on the challenges of implementing soundscape in urban planning and design, for increased sustainability.
- Become acquainted with practical examples of how to approach soundscape planning and design.
- Meet a broad range of colleagues in your profession and bordering fields, as well as, international experts in soundscape and urban planning. This will guarantee that you gain an abundance of practical experience.
- Meet in a practical interactive way on concrete practical cases, and acquire a stable foothold for your own situation.
- Become acquainted with state-of-the-art examples of urban soundscape design in the City of Stockholm.
Who should attend?
Various fields of study are welcomed at the conference, e.g. architects and planners, environment and transport professionals, city officials, decision and policy makers, as well as, researchers. Besides expert knowledge and practical insights, the conference will provide professional contacts and network opportunities.
Why Stockholm?
In 2009 European Commission awarded Stockholm the European Green Capital title for 2010. The European Green Capital Award is given to a city that has a record of achieving high environmental standards, is committed to ambitious goals for further environmental improvement and sustainable development, and can act as a role model to inspire other cities and promote best practices in other European cities. In regard of soundscape the City of Stockholm collaborates with leading soundscape experts at Stockholm University and the University College of Arts, Crafts & Design in Stockholm. They are all involved in the conference.
Last updated: April 27, 2010 17:29