Charter Cities Institute

How can America build more housing, faster? In the latest episode of the Freedom Cities Podcast, we sit down with Edward Pinto, co-founder and co-director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, to discuss bold solutions for expanding housing supply. From Homesteading 2.0 to the potential of #FreedomCities, Edward shares how unlocking even a fraction of federally owned land could help tackle the affordability crisis—without subsidies or government overreach. Watch the full episode on YouTube:? https://lnkd.in/eFV54tAz

?? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????’?? ???????? ???? ????????. If you’re serious about urban growth, investment, and policy, the #NewCitiesSummit 2025 is where you need to be. ?? Nairobi | June 12-13 ?? What’s on the agenda? - Urban expansion – Managing rapid growth - Risk mitigation – Smarter investments - Innovation clusters – Tech & education driving cities Community building – Sustainable development Speakers include Magatte Wade, Stephen Jennings, and leonard wantchekon. Join Charter Cities Institute, 500+ urban leaders and decision-makers shaping the future of cities. ?? Details & registration: https://lnkd.in/dKewA8Uj #NewCitiesSummit #UrbanDevelopment #CityBuilding #Africa

Smart Cities Council is pleased to be a global partner of Charter Cities Institute and collaborating on Smart Cities Summit North America in San Francisco in May, then New Cities Summit in Nairobi in June. #JoinUs as we scope the projects and build the teams that will deliver the largest and most socially and economically transformative projects of the next 50 years. #Africa #Kenya #Nairobi

We experienced an extraordinary lineup of speakers and panels at Africa's New Cities Summit in Kigali in 2023. One of the standout moments was our immensely popular panel, "Unlocking Africa’s Silicon Valley." This engaging discussion featured luminaries from the new cities and tech landscape, including: ?Justin Ziegler, COO and Co-Founder of Juicyway ?Daniel Yu, Founder and CEO of Wasoko ?Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner of Future Africa and Founding Investor of Itana ?Wambui Kinya, General Manager of Google Search Africa ?Dr. Leonard wantchekon, Founder of the African School of Economics Catch a glimpse of the insights and innovations shared during this groundbreaking event. Watch now and prepare to be captivated by what awaits this June in Nairobi! ?? https://lnkd.in/euR6dNg8

We are thrilled to announce Magatte Wade, entrepreneur, African prosperity activist, and CEO of Skin is Skin, as a speaker at the New Cities Summit! As co-founder of Próspera Africa and a Director for the Center for African Prosperity at Atlas Network, Magatte is a passionate advocate for economic freedom, entrepreneurship, and business-friendly policies that drive Africa’s prosperity. Named one of Forbes’ “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa”, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a TED Global Africa Fellow, she is shaping the future of business and urban development on the continent. Join us June 12-13, 2025, at Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi, to hear Magatte’s powerful insights on building thriving cities and economies in Africa! ??? www.ncs2025.city

Welcome to the Freedom Cities podcast, a short-form series by the Charter Cities Institute & the Frontier Foundation. In each episode, we sit down with innovators, entrepreneurs & thought leaders to explore how Freedom Cities can drive innovation and economic growth. In the first episode, we sit down with Joshua Abbotoy -- Managing Director at New Founding , Founder & CEO of Ridge Runner, Co-Founder & Executive Director of American Reformer, and a Lincoln Fellow at The Claremont Institute -- to discuss his vision for rural charter communities—clusters of innovation and entrepreneurship transforming Tennessee & Kentucky. How can decentralization, venture culture, and Bitcoin adoption drive an economic revival in America’s rural regions? Watch now to find out! ????? https://lnkd.in/e-McBPEA

After a brief hiatus (I am guilty of contributing to the population growth and rapid urbanization we so passionately discuss at Charter Cities Institute), I am excited to be back, and to be joining Students For Liberty at the 2025 Southern African Regional Conference. ? This year’s theme, ‘Youth in Trade: Pioneering AfCFTA's Path to Inclusive Growth’,?is timely given Africa’s demographic profile with more than 60% of the population below age 25. With this huge demographic potential, I am honoured to be giving a keynote speech on ‘Breaking down Trade Barriers: Practical Steps for Increased Regional Integration & Market Access.’ ? With the on-going stark changes to the global order, the urgency of Africa’ economic emancipation has never been greater! I look forward to discussing how the next generation of special economic zones —charter cities—can be a powerful tool for unleashing entrepreneurship, fostering trade and creating the productive jobs young people need [a striking statistic: while 18 million new formal jobs are needed annually to absorb Africa’s new labour market entrants, only only 3 million jobs are currently being created—Mo Ibrahim Foundation]. We need ?bold ideas to chart the path towards the African Union Africa We Want. Thank you African Students For Liberty.

Early Bird tickets are selling fast! Our exclusive 20% discount will be ending soon, so act now to secure your spot. We're thrilled to present a remarkable lineup of speakers, including Stephen Jennings, the visionary Founder and CEO of Rendeavour; David Pilling, the insightful Africa Editor at the Financial Times; and Corey Gray, the dynamic President of the Smart Cities Council. Their expertise and perspectives are not to be missed. Seize this opportunity now before prices go up! ??? www.ncs2025.city/tickets

At Africa's New Cities Summit, we sat down with Luqman Edu, Co-Founder & CEO of Itana, to discuss how digital free zones are accelerating Africa’s digital economy. From tech hubs to policy innovation, Itana is shaping a new era of urban and economic growth. Don’t miss the #NewCitiesSummit in Nairobi this June, where pioneers like Luqman will shape the future of Africa’s urban and digital landscape. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_VfRa2f

We are excited to welcome Preston Mendenhall, Group Chief Operating Officer of Rendeavour, as a speaker at the #NewCitiesSummit! ???? With over 20 years of experience in emerging markets, Preston manages the 5,000-acre Tatu City Special Economic Zone and oversees Rendeavour’s operations across multiple new city developments in Africa. His expertise in urban development, investment, and strategic growth will be invaluable as we discuss the future of cities on the continent. Join us June 12-13, 2025, at Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi, to hear from Preston and other leading voices shaping the future of African cities! ??? www.ncs2025.city