Open call for visual projects in any media capable of transforming our urban spaces. Photographers, video artists and architects are invited to reflect on issues facing people in private and public spaces around the world, such as housing, transport, environment, leisure, overcrowding, etc. proposing low cost, low tec solutions to improve conditions and understanding. DEADLINE EXTENDED JUNE 07

Each project is presented online and can contain up to 10 images of artworks or photographs, videos or renderings – supported by a textual statement.

A shortlist of 10 projects, chosen by a Selection Panel of distinguished architects, artists, university teachers and urban planners will be exhibited from 27 August to 1 September 2012 at Magazzini del Sale, Punta della Dogana, Venice, Italy, during the XIII Architecture Biennial of Venice, and will be included in a catalogue.

The winner of the ‘First Future Cities Award’ will be selected by members of the Selection Panel and announced at the exhibition opening on 27 August.

Future Cities – Planning for the 90% is a collaboration between Connecting Cultures and Celeste Network, in partnership with Domus Magazine, Bucintoro Cultura and Arte&Sale.