BUILD/UP: Housing Affordability Through Vertical Growth
BUILD/UP: Housing Affordability Through Vertical Growth
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Friday, November 20, 2026
Toronto Metropolitan University
CVU Canada's 2026 Forum is BUILD/UP: Housing Affordability Through Vertical Growth, which will bring architects, planners, developers, policy-makers and finance leaders together for one focused day on the most urgent question in our cities: how do we actually deliver housing people can afford?
Presented by the Council on Vertical Urbanism's Canada Office.
What to expect
- Morning plenaries: big-picture keynote presentations and discussion panels to set the stage.
- Afternoon workshops: pick a track to learn more:
- Finance & Policy
- Design to Delivery
- Evening reception: unwind and connect with industry peers.
Earn continuing-education credits
BUILD/UP sessions will qualify for continuing education credits with:
- OAA (Ontario Association of Architects)
- OPPI (Ontario Professional Planners Institute)
Who should attend
Architects, urban planners, developers, housing-policy professionals, lenders and community-investment teams. Anyone working to make Toronto housing more affordable is welcome!
Schedule at a glance
Full schedule and speakers to be announced in Fall 2026.
Spaces are limited! Secure your ticket today.