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Change:
Shaping Urban Growth through Density, Livability and Technology
Cities across the Americas compete for the best talent, offering tempting combinations of lifestyle, amenities, and growth potential, while struggling to maintain affordability and quality of life for existing and new residents alike. Tech industry and real-estate market trends have converged on Austin, where a strong educational base has made it one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with a population of nearly 1 million. And yet, snarled traffic and high housing prices have accompanied the boom of the last few decades, epitomizing the “growing pains” faced by many cities. Questions city-makers are asking here echo elsewhere, and will be focal points of the 2026 Americas Conference:
- How to manage growth, increasing density without sacrificing the unique characteristics and small businesses that drew people to the city in the first place?
- What is the right allocation of resources to public transportation in a city rapidly transitioning from low-rise sprawl, but which is accustomed to historically low taxes?
- What is an appropriate architectural vernacular for high-rise and high-density development, when this is a relatively new phenomenon?
- What will the effect of “smart city” technologies, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and other cutting-edge developments be on dynamic, changing cities?
- What is the right mix of uses in an environment of continuing uncertainty around office demand and housing affordability?
Attendees at the closing plenary of the CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference in Miami. ©CTBUH
Why attend?
Professionals from all disciplines with a connection to and interest in tall buildings and urban habitat are encouraged to attend. Building owners, architects, developers, leaders in the construction industry, and experts associated with the technologies and psychology of making urban living sustainable and profitable.
Networking
Attendees can develop business leads and partnerships at the regional level while networking with top names in the industry. The conversations that happen here will enable you to influence best-practice thinking and policy making in your region.
Presentations
This is the premier opportunity to gain insights into the latest thinking in future-proof solutions from the region’s most distinguished experts in urban development, tall buildings and sustainability.
Leaders
CTBUH leaders from around the region have the opportunity to gather for updates, idea exchange, and networking. If interested in becoming a leader to join this event, contact [email protected] to express your interest.
Off-Sites
Off-site programs take place in buildings, urban spaces, and key developments throughout the city, where attendees learn about location-specific themes through engaging presentations and extensive tours of the sites by practicing professionals.
Sponsor the Conference
To sponsor at the event, contact CTBUH Global Development Director, Jen Hall, at [email protected].