Overview
Dearq Journal invites researchers, academics, and professionals to contribute to the upcoming issue “Decentered City: Multispecies Design.” This edition seeks to challenge conventional urbanization models and advocate for interspecies urban environments that recognize ecological crises, restore natural processes, and decentralize infrastructure to move beyond anthropocentric design.
This international call for papers encourages contributions that redistribute agency in spatial production, offering innovative perspectives on the intersection of urbanism and multispecies cohabitation.
Why You Should Participate
This call is an opportunity for contributors to engage in cutting-edge urban discourse, influencing the way cities evolve to accommodate non-human agents. Accepted papers will be published in Dearq Journal, a prestigious platform that amplifies research on contemporary urban and architectural theory.
Key Themes:
- Post-anthropocentric urbanism and multi-species cohabitation
- Decentralized infrastructure and ecological restoration
- Rethinking spatial production and urban agency
Entry Fees
Participation in this call for papers is completely free for all contributors.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Submission Fee | Free |
Important Dates
| Stage | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | May 30, 2025 (11:30 PM) |
Prizes and Recognition
| Recognition | Details |
|---|---|
| Publication | Selected papers will be published in Dearq Journal |
| Academic Impact | Contributions will shape international discussions on urban and ecological design |
Guest Editors
- Elena Tudela Rivadeneyra – Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico
- Manuela Guzmán Ramírez – Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
How to Submit
Authors must follow the official submission guidelines provided by Dearq Journal. Submissions should include an abstract, research methodology, and key findings relevant to the theme.
For full submission details and formatting requirements, download the official guidelines.
