All, apologies if this has come to you before through another channel. This conference looks at social and urban issues from various perspectives. It’s organized by a UK research organization and a US university – virtual presentations from both continents welcome. Several publishers are involved. Please pass on the details. Many thanks. http://architecturemps.com/cleveland/ ............ Alternatives to the Present: A Conference on Architecture, Urbanism, Sociology, Development & Planning Dates: Nov 1st – 2nd 2018 Place: Cleveland, USA ABSTRACTS: JUNE 5th - Disciplines: Urbanism, Sociology, Geography, Architecture, Planning, Housing, Community Studies, Landscape Architecture, Human Geography Participate: In-person, skype, pre-recorded film, written paper. Please pass it on. - Organisers: This event is organised by the Kent State University, College of Architecture & Environmental Design, the Cleveland Urban Design Initiative with the interdisciplinary research organisation AMPS and the scholarly journal Architecture_MPS. Publications: As part of PARADE (Publication and Research in Art, Architectures, Design and Environments) the book coming out of this event will sit alongside: Housing Solutions Through Design. Libri Publishing Digital Futures and the City of Today. Intellect Books From Conflict to Inclusion in Housing. UCL Press Imaging the City - Art and Creative Practices in the City. Intellect Books Housing the Future. Libri Publishing Urban Documents, Design Practices and Social Criticism Through the Lens. Intellect Books Reflections on Architecture, Society and Politics. Routledge. PARADE is organized by the research organization AMPS and includes Routledge, Taylor&Francis, Intellect Books, UCL Press, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Vernon Press and Libri Publishing. More information: http://architecturemps.com/cleveland/