Rethinking
Masterplanning
We take a holistic, place-based approach to development that begins with deep community dialogue and inclusive planning. By listening first and co-creating with residents, we cultivate a strong and enduring sense of place rooted in shared values and local identity. This grassroots foundation is informed and enriched by insights from our global coalition of advisors, experts and regenerative practitioners, ensuring each project benefits from both local wisdom and global innovation. We call it Regenerative Placemaking.
Regenerative
Placemaking
Recognizing that transformative change requires collective action, we work across sectors — engaging private investors, philanthropic foundations, and government partners. We align with patient, responsible capital that values long-term impact and is committed to transparent ESG reporting. We also champion the adoption of emerging building methodologies and sustainable materials, activating local supply chains and empowering a new generation of creators, makers, and innovators.
Through catalytic projects, we aim to spark job creation, enhance quality of life, and deliver measurable community benefit across social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Our belief is simple: when development is regenerative, inclusive, and future-focused, it yields life-giving returns.
New challenges demand
cross-sector co-design
The crises facing cities today cannot be solved by any one sector, industry or organization alone – but require unprecedented cross-sector collaboration.
Climate change and pandemics impact everything from public safety to economics and politics. Complex problems call for holistic, inclusively designed solutions. This is a moment to reimagine how we build our world and scale new sustainable standards.
We believe in the power of Regenerative Placemaking to transform the world.
This is our generation’s opportunity
to build back better
Regenerative
Placemaking
Generation Regeneration: Codesigning the Future of Cities Through Regenerative Placemaking
Building the Next Era of Regenerative, Community-Led Urban Transformation.
$350,000 State Investment Launches Bloom Lab in Jacksonville, Florida
A Youth Arts, Agriculture & Entrepreneurship Program in Jacksonville's Phoenix Arts & Innovation District.
Friends of Phoenix: Enhancing Quality of Life for Collective Transformation
Friends of Phoenix, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was established to champion regenerative development.
Redefining Opportunity: The Future of Opportunity Zones
QOZ 2.0 could rewrite the rules of engagement between capital and community.
Global Mobility: A Bridge to New Opportunities
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to live, work, and invest across borders has never been more valuable.
Building Regenerative Communities: Dynamic Interdependence for Thriving Futures
The concept of regenerative communities is emerging as a beacon for sustainable urban development.
Art & Innovation for Coastal Cities: What We're Learning from The ReefLine
Innovative solutions, collaborations and community engagement are essential for coastal cities.
Regenerative Placemaking demonstration project receives unanimous approval
Future of Cities Receives Unanimous Approval of $5.5 Million Incentive Package from Jacksonville City Council.
Phoenix Arts & Innovation District Unveils Emerald Station in Jacksonville, Florida
The Phoenix Arts & Innovation District has proudly unveiled its latest milestone: Emerald Station.
Designing Tomorrow: Bioregional Hubs
Bioregional hubs are living laboratories for regeneration, rooted in the ecology of place.
Rethinking Workspaces: Redefining Possibilities in Porto
Future of Cities' expansion to Portugal explores what's to come for regenerative placemaking.
Warehouse as Canvas: Reimagining Spaces with Adaptive Reuse
As cities evolve, adaptive reuse breathes new life into forgotten spaces.
The Vital Role of Green Corridors in Urban and Regional Planning
The balance between urban development and ecological preservation becomes increasingly important.
EcoSystems Thinking: Where Innovation Meets Interdependence
Imagine a future where every development project replenishes the soil, purifies the water, and revitalizes the community.
Regenaissance: Art Inspiring a Regenerative Future
Pivotal events throughout history have forced behavioral changes, preceding rebirth eras.
Regenaissance
November 30th marked the launch of the Regenaissance — the beginning of a new era.
Rewilding Cities
The inaugural Future of Cities global virtual think tank program presented with NewCities Foundation.
The Affordable Housing Crisis: What Can We Do?
As global populations keep densifying, it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide adequate housing.
Utopian Hours, US Edition: Community Leaders speak on Dignified Approaches to Urban Development
With rapid growth happening in the urban cores of Jacksonville and Miami, local leaders share approaches.
What is "Biophilic Design?" Welcome to the Jungle
Biophilic design is being emphasized, prioritized and normalized more and more in urban development.
When Stars Align: Miami Reef Star by The ReefLine at the Climate & Innovation HUB
Miami's vibrant art and environmental communities showcase creativity and ecological innovation.
What's Happening at the Climate & Innovation HUB – Miami?
Co-Working. Podcast Studio. Events. Cultivating symbiosis between our local & global community.
On the Road to Utopia with Future of Cities Founder Tony Cho
Innovation, sustainability and community to co-create places and systems that serve people and planet.
Join the movement
Cities are more than just buildings and streets. They are living, breathing ecosystems.
We believe in the power of cross-sector
collaboration to transform the world.
No single organization, industry or sector alone can solve the grand challenges facing cities today. We’re bringing changemakers together to popularize new ideas and co-create next-gen demonstration projects.
Government Innovators, Mayors, Heads of State
Private Sector Business Leaders & Corporate Partners
Community Organizations, Civic Groups & NGOs
Planning & Sustainability Departments
Universities & Researchers
Economic Development & Industry Trade Associations
Seeding new ideas in civic leaders
By connecting thinkers and doers to cross-pollinate ideas across markets and industries, we work to usher in a new era of regenerative development.
Open-sourcing solutions to speed up change
We harvest lessons from our network of local demonstration projects and global partners to spread adoption of new regenerative techniques and technologies that transform the way we build.
Advocacy for smart, inclusive policy agendas
We support policies that unlock community vitality by forging high-performing relationships with leaders across a wide array of disciplines.
Are you stewarding a better
future for your city?
Join us to empower and connect sustainable-innovation leaders across cities!