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International Conference 2015 on Spatial Planning and Sustainable DevelopmentDateAugust 7-9, 2015LocationNational Taipei University of Technology Library, 國立台北科技大學, No. 1號, Section 3, Zhōngxiào East Road, Daan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10608Smart city governanceThe concept of smart city is suggested as a new style of city for providing sustainable growth and encouraging healthy economic activities to reduce the burden on the environment while improving the QoL (Quality of Life) of city residents. Many experimental projects are currently being carried out in the world, which are varied and divers. Many researchers also be actively involved in vitalizing smart city activities and improving the QoL of residents using ICT-representative technology (Information and Communications Technology). For promoting the establishment of smart cities, SPSD2015 is intended to gather researchers and planning consultants who will share their own ideas and the latest results of research and successful case studies in smart citygovernance.Kuanghui PENG, PhD, ProfessorConference 2015 Chairman,National Taipei University of Technology, TaipeiBrian PAI, PhD, Assoc. ProfessorConference 2015 Vice Chairman,National Chengchi University, TaipeiTopicsSmart city management；Smart infrastructure planning;Smart mobility society, life style and community;Human behaviors, Spatial analysis and urban modelling;Sustainable development indicator, spatial analysis and urban modelling;Sustainable society and community development;Sustainable society, smart city and planning framework;Important DatesFor full paper submission and afterconference publication:Deadline for abstract (no more than 800 words)：15th Feb, 2015Extended to 10th, March (Due to Asian Lunar New Year).Notification for the acceptance of abstract：28th Feb, 2015(For the submissions until 10th, March, extended to 20th, March).Deadline for full paper：15th April, 2015There will be a review process for afterconference publication and deadline for revised manuscriptsFor abstract only and oral presentationDeadline for abstract (no more than 800 words)：15th May, 2015Notification for the acceptance of abstract：15th June, 2015More information