2025 Toronto Conference Proceedings - DIGITAL

From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making explores the multifaceted approach required to grow and transform cities, emphasizing that meaningful urban development extends beyond physical structures to encompass the social and cultural networks that shape a city’s identity. Tall buildings must offer quality and porosity at the ground level to sustain these networks and help create vibrant streets and public realms. Against the backdrop of urbanization, growth, and market volatility, the 2025 CTBUH International Conference examines issues such as gentrification, collaborative urban policy, and the vital role of community engagement, underscoring that successful city-making integrates both material and social initiatives. This volume presents a selection of papers derived from conference presentations, reflecting the interdisciplinary knowledge that defines CTBUH’s work and its global dialogue on urban development.