"Sustainable Cities in Transition: Integrating Policy, Design, Technology, and Public Perception in an Era of Urban Disruption"

Call for Papers-"Sustainable Cities in Transition: Integrating Policy, Design, Technology, and Public Perception in an Era of Urban Disruption"

Journal: Urbanization, Sustainability and Society

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

⚠️ Key Requirements:

• Interdisciplinary integration mandatory (policy/design/tech/perception)

• AI/BIM/Digital Twins reshaping urban management focus

• Regional/underrepresented perspectives prioritized

Overview

Cities face climate change + resource scarcity + socio-spatial inequalities. Seeks integrated approaches leveraging AI, BIM, Digital Twins for data-driven sustainability. Emphasizes social justice alongside technical innovation in green buildings, nature-based solutions, circular design.

Key Research Themes

Adaptive Policy/Governance: Climate/health/political disruption responses
Resilient Urban Design: Ecological balance + equity strategies
Smart Tech Integration: AI/IoT/Digital Twins for infrastructure/energy/mobility
Community Perception: Public trust + participatory design impacts
Climate-Responsive Infrastructure: Building retrofitting/adaptation
Sustainable Mobility: Low-carbon inclusive transport systems
Circular Economy Cities: Material reuse + local production
Socio-Spatial Equity: Marginalized community transition impacts

Submission Details

• Closes: 31 May 2026

• Select: Special issue title from dropdown menu

• Methodological innovation encouraged (mixed-methods, computational modeling)

Guest Editor Team

• Dr. Osama Mohamed El Said Omar, University of Bahrain (oomar@uob.edu.bh)

• Dr. Fay Abdulla Mohammed Al-Khalifa, University of Bahrain (fayalkhalifa@uob.edu.bh)

• Prof. Paulo Mendonca, University of Minho, Portugal (mendonca@eaad.uminho.pt)

• Dr. Saglinda H Roberts, Thomas Jefferson University, USA (Saglinda.Roberts@Jefferson.edu)

Why This Issue Matters

Holistic urban transition framework bridging technical innovation + social justice. Addresses climate crisis urgency through cross-disciplinary solutions informing next-generation urban strategies.

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