About U&U

How can you read the city where you live and work? Let’s start from a blank page and draw, write, read and share how we feel and dream it can be.

Urbanie and Urbanus (U+U) is a biannual journal and communication platform designed to foster dialogue among institute members, professionals, decision makers, and the local community. Established in 2019 by HKIUD in Hong Kong, U+U serves as a space for thoughtful exchange and collaborative exploration of urban issues.

Beginning with a focus on Hong Kong’s city and community, U+U expands its perspective to China, Asia, and the international stage. As an online resource, the e-journal enables broad participation and engagement, encouraging informed critique and open debate on topics ranging from state-building to street furniture.

The journal’s core aim is to deepen understanding of cities at every scale and aspect, welcoming contributions from a diverse range of users and key stakeholders. U+U partners with universities, the building profession, and the public, offering articles that combine the immediacy of everyday dialogue with the rigor of in-depth debate. Ultimately, the publication seeks to raise awareness of innovative design tools and methods, with a particular emphasis on Hong Kong, China, and the wider Asia region.

Please note that there are no publication fees for authors; publishing in the U+U journal is completely free of charge.

Established 2019, HKIUD, Hong Kong