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Join us to learn from Tokyo’s unique approach to housing and urban planning.

Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities, and one of its most livable. Urban Design Forum invites you to join our study trip on September 8-12 to learn from Tokyo’s unique approach to housing and urban planning. While many other cities are grappling with local opposition and political and legal constraints on new development, Tokyo continues to grow to meet its housing demand through a permissive national development framework, transit-oriented development, and frequent rebuilding. 

Tokyo shows what’s possible when cities make room: through infrastructure-led planning, clever taxation, inventive use of underutilized space, and a different set of cultural norms.

What’s possible when cities make room? 

Schedule & Tuition

The trip will take place from September 8-12, 2025. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning in June.

The tuition is $3,750, with an early bird rate of $3,250. To reserve your spot, there is a 50% deposit due by July 15. Reserve by June 30 to secure the early bird rate. The additional costs of travel and accommodation for the study trip are assumed by the participants. The study trip has been submitted for AIA credits and AICP credits.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Clara Parker, Director of Global Exchange, clara@urbandesignforum.org.

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