Deadline extended for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions

The deadline for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions has been extended to Monday 13th April to give everyone more time to submit, digital and remote options are being explored for participation and collaboration with the event in Seoul.

With the motto "Moving Forward: Smart Walkable City" the 21st Walk21 conference in Seoul, South Korea invites discussions on The Walkable City

When the world gets back on its feet, the conversation about our cities, how we move and the impacts of the Coronavirus will be more important than ever and Walk21 asks “How do we harness this crisis for better streets and walkability in our communities?  What impact will it have on our public life and our interactions in public space?”

Walk21 is not just a conference but an ongoing collaboration of academics, advocates, practitioners, city officials and politicians to grow and share ideas and actions. They aim to continue nurturing their network and to share work at the conference while growing online resources.

"Moving Forward: Smart Walkable City" the 21st Walk21 conference in Seoul invites discussions on The Walkable City of the Future in three themes.

Theme 1
The Impact of Walking on national and city priorities

1.The Economic Impact of a Walkable City - Examples of walking supporting the economy and opportunities to impact better city resilience, urban competitiveness and growth.

2.The Social Impact of a Walkable City - Examples of walking supporting society and opportunities to impact better health, well-being and road safety.

3.The Environmental Impact of a Walkable City - Examples of walking supporting the environment and the opportunities to impact better climate, air quality and city sustainability.

Theme 2
Urban regeneration and Designing Walkable cities

1.Connecting the vision and outcomes of a walking policy - Examples of policies that have delivered more walking and better walking conditions.

2.Citizen participation in the effective Walkable City - Examples of projects that have engaged citizens for better walking outcomes.

3.Designing spaces and places for people on foot - Examples of walking infrastructure design that has improved comfort and safety to support and encourage everyday walking.

4.Integrating walking with public transport in the mobility system - Examples of interventions to integrate walking with other modes, especially public transport but also the bicycle.

5.Promoting a walking network - Examples of walking campaigns that have helped give priority to walking and deliver city wide walking choices.

Theme 3
The Walkable City of the future

1.The Making of a Walkable City - Examples of walkable cities and what a walkable city of the future will look like.

2.How technology can support walking- Examples of innovation supporting walking and the opportunities for new technology in the city of the future.

3.The City of Seoul - Examples of how Seoul will look in the future as a walkable city and outcomes already achieved toward that goal.

Proposals can be submitted until 13th April via the online submission system.  

You will need to sign-up and create a log-in before you can submit.