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Explore a wealth of opportunities to connect, innovate, and lead while advancing your career and shaping the future of urban landscapes across the globe.

Membership

Whether you’re an established or emerging professional, a student or academic, or a leader in your organization or firm, the Council on Vertical Urbanism offers tailored membership options to suit your needs and goals.

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Opportunity is closer than you imagined.

With more than 50 chapters and council representatives, located across four regions on six continents, our dedicated global network has countless ways for members to connect, learn, and impact meaningful change.

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Search for members, designated experts, and companies in our comprehensive member database.

Member groups

Collaborate with experts across disciplines and lead the way in shaping sustainable, resilient, and dynamic cities.

Technical assemblies

Technical assemblies investigate emerging practices, technologies, and perspectives in vertical urbanism through specialized committees, educational programs, research publications, journal articles, and peer review.

Women Rising

Championing the advancement of women in vertical urbanism through targeted networking, mentorship, and professional development—this group builds pathways to leadership and drives industry-wide progress.

Global Future Leaders

Connecting the next generation of vertical urbanism leaders with seasoned professionals, this group fosters the exchange of knowledge, sharpens skills, and enables cross-industry collaboration for stronger, more resilient cities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

EDI committee members advocate for vertical urbanism that benefits everyone—members, clients, and communities—promote environments which are safer, healthier, and more accessible; and ensure all voices shape the future of our cities.

Height and data committee

The global authority on tall building measurements and definitions, this group of international experts maintains consistent industry standards and confers designations such as the “World’s Tallest Building.

Awards program

Our annual recognition initiative identifies the projects, practices, and individuals making extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings, the urban environment, sustainability, and human well-being.

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Funding and competitions

Hosted annually, our funding and award initiatives stimulate and promote exceptional talent among students, researchers, and professionals worldwide.

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Partnerships

Position your company at the forefront of its industry and become a catalysts for urban transformation.

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No matter where you are in your career, the Council on Vertical Urbanism is always an invaluable resource.

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Education

We provide numerous opportunities for members to expand their expertise—from topical webinars delivered by recognized industry leaders to tailored executive programs and a specialized Master’s degree—so learning accommodates busy schedules and evolving career goals.

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City Advocacy Forum

Assembling architects, urban planners, policymakers, developers, and other innovators in the realm of sustainable vertical urbanism, this vibrant forum inspires groundbreaking ideas and drives impactful policies that will shape the cities of tomorrow.

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