After launching the program in 2024, KPF is continuing into a second year of leadership with the City Advocacy Forum, which convenes voices from across disciplines to challenge the status quo of urban development.
Recognizing that cities around the world are in a moment of profound uncertainty, KPF and The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat joined forces to create a platform to address this. By assembling planning experts from cities worldwide — practitioners who understand the mechanics of high-density living and the methodologies that make it work — the forum moves beyond theory to shape a practicable policy-to-project pipeline and devises scalable strategies for more viable, human-centered cities.
“We’re here to change the trajectory of urban life,” says Javier Quintana de Uña, CEO of CTBUH. “KPF brings both the credibility and the courage to drive that transformation—from policy to pavement.” Unlike conventional industry partnerships, KPF’s involvement will be intensive and actionable: Through a series of high-impact workshops, public interactions, and collaborative outputs, KPF will help advance a new framework for sustainable urban development—one that’s as focused on smart density and livability as it is on architectural form.
“KPF is deeply invested in creating cities that are not only resilient and sustainable but also equitable and just,” said Forth Bagley, KPF Principal. “Our partnership with CTBUH through the City Advocacy Forum aligns perfectly with our mission to drive positive change in urban environments through a focus on craft, context, and building performance. By collaborating with global leaders in urban development and planning, we aim to inspire a new era of sustainable and inclusive urbanism that benefits communities worldwide.”
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