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City Advocacy Forum

Redefining urban life for generations to come.

Our City Advocacy Forum, a broadly collaborative, data-driven platform, explores how to build cities that are not only equipped to handle dense population growth but also foster livability, sustainability, innovation, and resilience.

The future is urban.

Preparing cities for unprecedented levels of density is one of the world’s most pressing—but least publicized—challenges. Founded as a space for both ideation and action, the Council on Vertical Urbanism’s City Advocacy Forum brings together leaders from across disciplines to share groundbreaking ideas and craft impactful policies that meaningfully address the problem.

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Nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050.

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Figure 1. Transportation map of Amsterdam
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Figure 2. Building typologies in Mumbai

Built for cities, designed for action.

The City Advocacy Forum is more than a data platform—it’s a tool for change. By leveraging Council on Vertical Urbanism conferences and chapter events to exchange ideas and forge partnerships, we produce:

Moderated workshops

From density and urbanization to climate resilience, social equity, and housing, we identify and prioritize the key issues that define the future of global cities.

Public panel discussions

The Forum serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, bringing together government leaders, policymakers, urban planners, private developers, and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and drive change.

Comprehensive work outputs

By gathering best practices and groundbreaking case studies, we empower cities with actionable insights and strategies to overcome their most significant challenges.

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Become a member of the Council on Vertical Urbanism and participate in the City Advocacy Forum via ENGAGE, our robust online community.

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