Title: Tensions of Urban Development in Post-Socialist Cities: The Case Study of Community-Based Initiative for Preservation and Transformation of Open Public Space in Banja Luka
Abstract: This Proceedings from the 8th International Conference Places and Technologies: Keeping up with Technology to act Responsively with Urban Environment, which was held in Belgrade in October 2023, contributes to the discussion about the future of society and places and the role of technology in it and discussions with respect to strategy for responsive quality environment.More than 85 papers from 20 countries were presented during the conference.The organizers of the conference were: University of Belgrade (Faculty of Architecture) and Professional Association Urban Laboratory (UrbanLab).This time we have a joint event with CIRRE conference which contributed with18 conference papers.The conference aimed to raise questions about the future of cities and the environment, emphasizing the critical role of technology in designing innovative solutions to enhance urban spaces.It underscored the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, bridging engineering, humanities, and social sciences to address urban challenges effectively.New urban and building concepts predominantly rely on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to drive progress and responsiveness to various urban development aspects.The conference proceedings is divided into seven main parts in correlation with the scale of planning and construction -spatial planning, urban planning, urban design, architectural design, architectural technologies, architectural education and close domains of the place and technologies, focusing on responsive spatial and urban planning, design, architecture, heritage protection, education and technological advancements in architecture.Each section delves into specifi c topics such as morphology, sustainable construction, cultural heritage, digital technologies, identity, teaching architecture and urban planning and climate resilience.