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VU Summit: London 2026
The Council on Vertical Urbanism's VU Summit is the premier global gathering of leaders advancing the future of cities through tall buildings and vertical urbanism. This year’s theme, "Density and Identity: Shaping Skylines, Elevating Culture," explores the tension between global prototypes and place-specific design, examining how tall buildings and high-density urbanism can respond to climate, mobility, and housing pressures while strengthening—rather than diluting—local identity. The program will connect the ideas to execution, highlighting the projects, partnerships, and investment strategies bringing next-generation tall buildings to life across global markets.
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