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The article highlights the Meetings of the World Society for Ekistics (WSE) in Berlin, Germany from October 24-28, 2001. WSE organizes a series of annual meetings consisting of an executive council meeting, a C. A. Doxiadis Lecture, a symposion on a theme corresponding to its program of priorities, and a general assembly of members. In organizing these events, the Society aims to promote the development of knowledge and ideas concerning human settlements. WSE also encourages the development and expansion of education in ekistics.

The article highlights the Symposion category of the Meetings of the World Society for Ekistics in Berlin, Germany from October 25-28, 2001. The category's theme refers to the act of defining the successful city in the twenty-first century. For instance, discussions deal with the sustainable development of cities in the Mediterranean, future perspectives on ecological urban restructuring, and ownership and command over local resources. Another coverage would be the search for the theory of the science of human settlements.