Call for Papers: Journal of Population Research Special Issue on Place-based Demography for Regional Planning (06/30/26)
Posted: 4/23/2026 (Conference)
The Journal of Population Research invites invites contributions from population scholars—including demographers, population geographers and regional scientists—interested in the use of demography as a tool to inform territorial policies and regional planning. This special issue, “Place-based Demography for Regional Planning,” will be edited by CSDE External Affiliate Amy Spring (Georgia State) and Federico Benassi. Contributions may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to depopulation, population ageing, mobility and residential segregation, and population projections. Submissions may refer to different empirical contexts and territorial scales, and may adopt methodological, applied or theoretical perspectives. A key requirement is a strong territorial perspective, whereby spatial units are not treated merely as classificatory variables but as active dimensions of demographic analysis. Contributions engaging with theoretical debates—particularly those reflecting on the role of demography in territorial governance and spatial planning processes—are especially welcome. More information at the following link: https://link.springer.com/collections/fejdaggjjb
Deadline: 06/30/2026