1、VERTICAL URBANISMINDEX REPORT 2024VERTICAL URBANISM INDEX2024 REPORT2about the vertical urbanism indexCities today face growing challenges to balance population growth,climate resilience,and sustainability.The Vertical Urbanism Index(VUI)addresses these complexities by analyzing the intersection of

2、tall buildings,density,and livability.Developed as a part of CTBUHs City Advocacy Forum initiative,the VUI is more than a ranking systemits a dynamic tool empowering urbanists and policymakers with actionable insights.Leveraging CTBUHs Tall Building Database,satellite-derived datasets,and open data

3、from the United Nations and elsewhere,the VUI evaluates how vertical growth impacts urban cores and sprawl,offering a global perspective on local challenges.By standardizing fragmented datasets and integrating advanced technologies,the VUI bridges critical data gaps.This report highlights the VUIs f

4、irst-year achievements and future direction,paving the way for cities to innovate and thrive.Together,were shaping a sustainable urban future through data-driven collaboration.introduction2024HIGHLIGHTSCTBUH conducted an analysis of 40 urban agglomerations as part of the inaugural Vertical Urbanism

5、Index(VUI).Cities were chosen based on three key criteria:a significant number of completed,under-construction,or proposed tall buildings(over 100 meters),robust data availability,and geographic diversity.While the precise threshold is still undefined,a clear point of diminishing returns emerges whe

6、n correlating increasing density with improving livability.As additional cities are incorporated into the VUI,CTBUH expects to gain deeper insights into the intersection of density,tall buildings,and livability.The analysis revealed some unexpected findings.Among the 40 cities studied,higher-than-av