Charter Cities Institute

Ahead of the New Cities Summit in Nairobi, the Citizen Digital interviewed Michael Holstein, the Head of Communication, Charter Cities Institute, on the lessons Africa can learn and adopt from successful new cities.? He notes that it's time to rethink how African cities develop, with a focus on their sustainability and financial security with emphasis on why urbanization has been accompanied by industrialization, productivity growth and creation of economic opportunities for future city dwellers. If you are a policymaker, city developer, private financier, entrepreneur, infrastructure supplier or even an academic, take part in shaping the next generation of cities. Get early bird tickets to the New Cities Summit: ncs2025.city Read the full interview: https://shorturl.at/8Zgbq

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Around the world, new cities are emerging with diverse economic models, governance structures, and urban visions. This June, Peter Young will travel to Charter Cities Institute's New Cities Summit in Nairobi to provide a panoramic view of global new city developments. From Special Economic Zones to startup societies, he will explore how different regions are innovating in urban development and what these projects reveal about the future of cities. Don't miss out—join us in the vibrant city of Nairobi from June 12-13! Get your tickets before April 1st to enjoy a 20% discount.

Don’t just watch cities rise—be part of the movement. Join us in Nairobi for the New Cities Summit on June 12-13 ????? www.ncs2025.city

We are honored to welcome Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO of Rendeavour, as a keynote speaker at the #NewCitiesSummit in Nairobi! ???? With over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, Stephen is a pioneer in capital markets, responsible for facilitating over $200 billion in investment flows across Africa and Central & Eastern Europe. As the visionary behind Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban development company, he is leading the creation of new city developments that are shaping the future of the continent. Join us June 12-13, 2025, at Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi, as Stephen shares his expertise on investment, urban growth, and Africa’s next-generation cities. ?? Early bird discount ends April 1st – register now & SAVE 20%! ??? Subscribe to the Summit newsletter to receive your discount code at www.ncs2025.city

Our very own Jeffrey Mason will be speaking tomorrow at the American Enterprise Institute & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Homesteading 2.0 event. Join him live or tune in online! https://lnkd.in/en7jhgHA

Our Early Bird discount will close in 2 weeks! Join us June 12-13, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya for the #NewCitiesSummit – where the brightest minds in urban development, investment, and policy come together to shape the future of Africa’s cities and beyond. Featured panels include: - Urban Design: Reviving Tradition, Pushing the Frontier - Talent as an Anchor Tenant: New University Towns - A Global Tour of the New Cities Ecosystem - Cities as an Asset Class: Investing in New Cities Save 20% when you register by April 1st! ????? Secure your spot now! ?? www.ncs2025.city

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