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| I'm excited to be speaking this year at the CTBUH 2025 International Conference! |
Mike Zaborski is a Principal at MdeAS Architects in New York City. Since joining the firm in 1998, he has worked on a diverse range of projects including master plans, commercial buildings, retail and mixed-use developments, curtain wall re-clad and over-clads, as well as lobby expansions and renovations. Most recently Mike completed the repositioning of PENN 1 & PENN 2. The complete renovation of the combined 4.4 million SF of office, retail, entertainment, and transportation space is the catalyst for the transformation of THE PENN DISTRICT. At the CTBUH 2025 International Conference, Mike will share how PENN 2 has been transformative for the district, enhancing street and sidewalk experience, introducing green space, and organizing the site's various uses, making it a new destination for New York City that puts people first. |
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From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making explores the multifaceted approach required to grow and transform cities, emphasizing that meaningful urban development transcends physical structures. It involves not only the creation of towering buildings and efficient transportation systems, but also the nurturing of social and cultural networks that bind people, institutions, and businesses together, shaping a city’s unique identity and character. The tall buildings we construct must exhibit quality and porosity on the ground and first few floors, in order to enrich and sustain those networks. The core to our success is in how these buildings, particularly the first few floors, work together to create and frame great streets and the public realm.
Urbanization, growth, and market volatility present both challenges and opportunities for city-making. The conference will delve into the impacts of gentrification, the collaborative approach to urban policy, and the essential role of citizen and community engagement in the planning and design of cities. Through this lens, the event highlights how successful urban development must integrate material and social initiatives, ensuring that cities evolve to meet the needs of all their inhabitants.
Help build the foundation—join us 6–9 October, in Toronto, for From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making. |
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Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, the primary venue for the CTBUH 2025 International Conference. Situated on the revitalized waterfront, this hotel offers serene views of Lake Ontario while providing seamless access to downtown attractions.
With 70,000 square feet of versatile event space, all core conference activities will be conveniently located under one roof, just a short elevator ride away from your room.
Attendees will appreciate the hotel’s amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness studio, indoor pool, and award-winning green practices that ensure a sustainable stay. |
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Help build the foundation. |
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| Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |
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