Cities that give back
more than they take.
A platform for the next generation of leaders and builders co-designing thriving cities & communities of the future.
You Were Born for a Better World.
It's Time to Build One.
33+ regenerative leaders, 3 days, one global live summit. Reconnect with yourself, your place, and your people.
Tony Cho
Your Host | Author & Founder, Future of Cities
Dan Buettner
Blue Zones
Vishen Lakhiani
Author, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley
Peter Diamandis, MD
Founder and Executive Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation
Zach Bush, MD
Physician, educator, and thought leader
Ximena Caminos
Founder & CEO, REEFLINE
Richard Rudd
Gene Keys Synthesis
Dr. Gemma Newman
The Plant Power Doctor
Caroline Howell
Canopy Development Company
Carlos Moreno
Professor, The 15 Minute City
Pamela Kryskow, MD
Roots To Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Programs
Alvaro Núñez Alfaro
Founder & CEO, Super Luxury Group
Donna Deegan
Mayor of Jacksonville
Ocean Robbins
Co-Founder & CEO, Food Revolution Network
Dr. Dominique Hes
Geronimo Advisory
Dulma Clark
Head of Brand Partnerships, Vivobarefoot
Tony Cho
Your Host | Author & Founder, Future of Cities
Dan Buettner
Blue Zones
Vishen Lakhiani
Author, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley
Peter Diamandis, MD
Founder and Executive Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation
Zach Bush, MD
Physician, educator, and thought leader
Ximena Caminos
Founder & CEO, REEFLINE
Richard Rudd
Gene Keys Synthesis
Dr. Gemma Newman
The Plant Power Doctor
Caroline Howell
Canopy Development Company
Carlos Moreno
Professor, The 15 Minute City
Pamela Kryskow, MD
Roots To Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Programs
Alvaro Núñez Alfaro
Founder & CEO, Super Luxury Group
Donna Deegan
Mayor of Jacksonville
Ocean Robbins
Co-Founder & CEO, Food Revolution Network
Dr. Dominique Hes
Geronimo Advisory
Dulma Clark
Head of Brand Partnerships, Vivobarefoot
Sah D'Simone
Creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method
Regan Hillyer
Regarded as the #1 Manifestation Coach globally
Atossa Soltani
Founder and President of Amazon Watch
Majora Carter
Majora Carter Group
Sensei Zen Takai
The Zen Samurai
Bill Reed
Principal, AIA, Co-Founder of LEED
Paul Stamets
Mycologist
Adam Roa
Artist, Poet, Storyteller
Carlton Ward Jr.
Conservation Photographer & Nat Geo Explorer
Ethan Kent
Placemaking X
Jamie Wheal
Flow Genome Project
Ryland Engelharth
Co-Founder, Kiss the Ground & American Regeneration
Nic Rotundo
Regenerative Design Expert
Fleet Maull
Founder & CEO, Heart Mind Institute
Arthur Mamou-Mani
Architect and Director of Mamou-Mani
Sah D'Simone
Creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method
Regan Hillyer
Regarded as the #1 Manifestation Coach globally
Atossa Soltani
Founder and President of Amazon Watch
Majora Carter
Majora Carter Group
Sensei Zen Takai
The Zen Samurai
Bill Reed
Principal, AIA, Co-Founder of LEED
Paul Stamets
Mycologist
Adam Roa
Artist, Poet, Storyteller
Carlton Ward Jr.
Conservation Photographer & Nat Geo Explorer
Ethan Kent
Placemaking X
Jamie Wheal
Flow Genome Project
Ryland Engelharth
Co-Founder, Kiss the Ground & American Regeneration
Nic Rotundo
Regenerative Design Expert
Fleet Maull
Founder & CEO, Heart Mind Institute
Arthur Mamou-Mani
Architect and Director of Mamou-Mani
Purpose
Driven
“Cities are humanity’s greatest invention — and our greatest responsibility. If we design with life in mind, we can build a future that thrives.”— Tony Cho, CEO & Founder
Future of Cities is a next-generation regenerative real estate investment, development, and education platform transforming how we live and thrive through regenerative placemaking. Driven by a commitment to regeneration, Future of Cities convenes leaders, policymakers, technologists, and community builders to advance holistic urban innovation while co-designing the cities and communities of the future.
Real estate today is stuck in siloed, outdated models that prioritize private profits over public good. This group-think mindset fuels ecological degradation, social inequity, and fragile cities.
Demonstration Projects
Living proof that regenerative futures are possible right now — not someday.
Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX)
Jacksonville, FLA visionary regenerative corridor connecting two dynamic Sun Belt metros through shared culture, innovation, and community-centered development — reimagining what inter-city collaboration looks like in the 21st century.
ChoZen Center for Regenerative Living (CCRL)
Sebastian, FloridaA living laboratory and gathering space for those ready to embody the next chapter — integrating holistic wellness, sustainable design, community wisdom, and cultural transformation into everyday life.
Future of Cities Climate & Innovation HUB
Miami, FL — Multi-City NetworkA collaborative innovation ecosystem where climate entrepreneurs, city leaders, and community stakeholders co-create scalable solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges — from the neighborhood up.
Regenerative Placemaking:
Three Living Pillars
Our framework goes beyond reducing harm — measuring net-positive outcomes across the three dimensions that make a city truly alive.
Nature
Net-positive ecological outcomes, biodiversity restoration, climate resilience, and regenerative land stewardship that leaves ecosystems healthier than found.
Community
Community-driven development models, inclusive placemaking, and local economic multipliers.
Culture
Cultural preservation, artistic expression, intangible belonging, beauty, and participatory decision-making that honors the spirit and identity of every place.
Generation
Regeneration
Co-Designing the Future of Cities through Regenerative Placemaking. A visionary guide for leaders, creators, and changemakers ready to shape a more interconnected, resilient, and life-affirming world.