The importance of innovative and creative approaches, as well as participation and ownership by citizens are increasingly recognised as vital factors in the successful regeneration of the post industrial urban context. This conference brings together a number of professionals to debate from an international perspective, the role of art, architecture and cultural expression in shaping the contemporary urban public realm and effecting positive change.

Speakers include Stefan Rettich, Karo Architects, Dresden/ Ruairí O'Brien, robarchitects, Dresden/ Professor Kathryn Moore, Vice Chair, Landscape Institute, Birmingham/ Adam Caruso, Caruso St John, London/ Mags Harries & Lajos Héder, Cambridge, Mass./ Christopher O'Neil, cardiff School of Art & Design, Cardiff and others.

Of interest to students, scholars, planners, architects, artists, art officers etc.

City Hall, Cardiff, UK; 6 - 7 May 2004