Resilient Urbanism: Reimagining Cities for a Sustainable Future
The International Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (IJNIA) invites researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers, and built environment practitioners to submit original scholarly papers for its June 2026 Special Issue themed:
“Resilient Urbanism: Reimagining Cities for a Sustainable Future”This special issue seeks to advance critical discussions and innovative solutions addressing the growing challenges facing contemporary cities, including rapid urbanisation, climate change, housing deficits, mobility concerns, infrastructural resilience, and inclusive development. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that explore sustainable urban futures through research, policy, design, technology, and practice.
Sub-Themes- Smart Cities & Digital Infrastructure
- Urban Renewal & Informal Settlements
- Slum Upgrading vs. Displacement
- Integrated Transport & Mobility
- Inclusive Urban Development
- Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience
- Land Use Policy Reform
Authors wishing to submit papers are required to carefully follow the official author guidelines available on the IJNIA website and prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the prescribed journal templates and submission requirements. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically in MS Word format through the journal submission platform.
For detailed submission instructions, templates, and author guidelines, please visit:
https://ijnia.org/index.php/journal/about/submissions
- Final Paper Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026
