Urban Development Is In deperate need of an overhaul
Who We Are
Purpose Driven
Future of Cities is a purpose-driven real estate development platform transforming the built environment through ESG-aligned strategies and regenerative development frameworks. We reimagine and co-design urban life through global collaborations that place nature, culture, and community at the center of how we build.
“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
Our Mission
Transformation
To transform how people live in cities—and positively impact 1 billion lives. We are building a new paradigm in sustainable urban design: one grounded in regeneration, education, collaboration, and innovation.
The Problem? Real estate today is stuck in siloed, outdated models that prioritize private profits over public good.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, slows adoption of innovative building approaches and discourages inclusive, community-led planning.
Our Approach
Regenerative Placemaking
A globally-informed, locally-rooted approach to development to accelerate the shift toward cities that enhance life—not just sustain it. We work in partnership with municipalities, investors, nonprofits, local leaders, and experts to align neighborhood planning with real needs and shared values. Through data-driven insights and participatory planning, our projects inspire citywide transformation.
Focus Areas
We bring together real estate investment & development, sustainable design principles & regenerative practitioners through cross-sector collaborations & partnerships aligned with transformative public policy. We co-design with our global network of EcoSystems Thinkers—experts and changemakers across these focus areas:
- Public Health + Wellbeing
- Urban Planning + Zoning
- Mobility + Public Transport
- Smart City Infrastructure
- Biophilic Design
- Circular Economies
- Alternative Financing + Ownership
- Progressive Education
- Arts, Culture + Entertainment
- Clean Energy
- Public Policy Reform
- Data + Privacy