Call for Abstracts: FORMcities 2.0

We are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for FORMcities 2.0: Currents of Midsized Cities, a regional symposium hosted by the Jackson Community Design Center and Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture.

About 
This symposium examines the forces driving the transformation of America's midsized cities. As cities experience growth, shrinkage, and regeneration, this event brings together people from various fields to explore how interconnected systems of infrastructure, economy, and community shape urban futures. Through presentations and roundtables, the symposium aims to foster collaboration and spark new ideas for strengthening and revitalizing midsized cities.

Date: October 9 - 10, 2025

Location: Jackson, MS

Submissions
We invite submissions from students, academics, practitioners, and professionals whose work engages with the past, present, or future of midsized urban environments.

Please send a synopsis of no more than 300 words to jcdc@msstate.edu. Abstracts must be prepared for anonymous review—do not include your name or institutional affiliation in the document.

Submission Deadline: June 30