Multilayered Cities and Urban Systems - a Pioneer Concept, spear headed by an innovative approach to understanding historically old ‘Urban Enclaves’ and ‘Urban Networks’ - in all dimensions of existence and transformations in their Structures – Functions – Transactions!

The proposed definition and concept fits Hyderabad most perfectly as much as the Indian urban system is an exemplary case for the theme.

The IGU’s former Urban Commission - Monitoring Cities of Tomorrow and present Urban Commission – Emerging Urban Transformations – have supported this theme and approved the organization of the 2009 conference in Hyderabad – India.