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Sustainable Development and Planning 2011 aims to bring together scientists and other stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the latest scientific advances in the field, as well as to seek and highlight developments in managerial strategies and assessment tools for policy and decision makers at the planning level. The conference addresses the subject of regional development in an integrated way as well as in accordance with the principles of sustainability. It has become apparent that planners, environmentalists, architects, engineers, policy makers and economists have to work together in order to ensure that planning and development can meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations. Conference topics include; - City planning - Regional planning - Social and political issues - Sustainability in the built environment - Rural developments - Cultural heritage - Transportation - Ecosystems analysis, protection and remediation - Environmental management - Environmental impact assessment - Indicators of sustainability - Sustainable solutions in developing countries - Sustainable tourism - Waste management - Flood risk management - Resources management - Industrial developments