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As I look forward to this weeks CVU 2026 Summit in London, I reflect warmly on being able to welcome delegates from around the world to the CTBUH 2025 opening plenary of the Toronto global conference, exploring tall buildings from the ground up.
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Our workshop at next week’s CVU summit is titled “The Space Called Home” and will highlight high-rise living around the world.
Touring downtown public space, public art and Concord Canada House as part of the Toronto leg of the #CTBUHWalks #CVUwalks global walking tour. This years theme “The Space Called Home”.
Pleased to join @MyTOFD in co-leading a tour of Downtown Toronto’s public realm and publicly-accessible spaces during the IDA @IntlDwtnAssoc International Conference.
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James Parakh, M.Arch,M.Sc.UD,OAA, FCVU retweeted
In the north-facing courtyard of 132 Halsey St. Private property but open to the public.
#cvuwalks #ctbuhwalks
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And that’s a wrap for the Auckland tour. Thank you to Mott MacDonald for welcoming us to your new studio and for the hospitality at the end of the tour.
Gratitude also to the guest speakers and all attendees.
#cvuwalks #ctbuhwalks
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Fine weather in Auckland to kick off the 2026 @CVUrbanism global walking tours.
This year’s theme: ‘The Space Called Home‘
#ctbuhwalks #cvuwalks
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Join us in Chicago on the 15th of September for the CVU 2026 Global Walking Tour! Explore the neighborhoods of River North and the Gold Coast. 🚶 🚶♀️
Learn more: verticalurbanism.org/event/c…
More cities to come!
#CVUwalks
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The CVU 2026 Global Walking Tour kicks off on 14 September in Auckland! Next is Chicago on the 15th! Join us to explore your cities and the spaces between tall buildings!
Learn more: verticalurbanism.org/event/c…
More cities to come!
#CVUwalks
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High-rise living takes centre stage on October 1, 2026, as the @CVUrbanism on Vertical Urbanism brings its annual Global Walking Tour to Toronto, this time exploring the South Core and CityPlace, culminating in a tour of Concord Canada House and its 72nd-floor sky lounge. urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09…
On September 14th, Auckland will be kicking off this years @cvu.org multi-city global walking tour. This years theme is The Space Called Home. This will be the 13th year since these annual walks began. #CTBUHWalks #CVUwalks
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UrbanToronto has partnered with @CVUrbanism for a 2026 walking tour series examining how transit infrastructure and urban development have shaped Toronto’s growth. Following Yonge Street along its corridor from Union Station to Midtown. urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/06…
James Parakh, M.Arch,M.Sc.UD,OAA, FCVU retweeted
Really appreciative of everyone who joined our Jane’s Walk in Yorkville! Close to 100 people came out to explore hidden public art/spaces and learn about the role of urban design in city-building. Thanks and until the next #JanesWalkTO! #UrbanDesign #PublicRealm #PublicArt #POPS
James Parakh, M.Arch,M.Sc.UD,OAA, FCVU retweeted
Award for the #CTBUH2025 Best Tall Building Americas overall winner is Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto!!
James Parakh, M.Arch,M.Sc.UD,OAA, FCVU retweeted
Great insights in the opening plenary for the #CTBUH2025 international conference with city experts from NYC, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Toronto, and part of our city advocacy forum.
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Join us in #Taipei for the #CTBUH global walking tour this Sunday, 14 Sept! #ctbuhwalks Learn more: ctbuh.org/events/taipei-14-S…
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The 2025 CTBUH Global Walking Tour is going to #Jakarta on Saturday, 13 Sept. Join #ctbuhwalks if you're there. Learn more: ctbuh.org/events/jakarta-13-…