<strong>Research papers sought for the inaugural edition of <em>The Journal of Spatial Planning on the Island of Ireland</em></strong>
The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) will publish the inaugural edition of <em>The Journal of Spatial Planning on the island  of Ireland</em> in Autumn 2010.  The Centre is currently seeking high quality research papers on issues of spatial planning and regional development to include in this forthcoming issue of the Journal.  The subject matter of articles can cover a number of areas, including: spatial planning policy and practice, balanced regional development, governance (reform), planning for energy (incl. renewables), retail, education, tourism, etc., the rural-urban interface, community development and cross-border cooperation, and evidence-informed planning.
Those interested in submitting a paper should forward a 300-word abstract to John Driscoll, Director at <a href="mailto:driscoll@iclrd.org">driscoll@iclrd.org</a> by close of business on Friday,  26<sup>th</sup> February 2010.  If approved, the deadline for submission of final papers is 1<sup>st</sup> May 2010.  The Centre will pay £400 / €450 for an article of 4,000-5,000 words.
While articles can relate to the island  of Ireland or overseas, all must have a spatial planning focus.