Cities are not just where we live. They are the engines of our future, and they need a radical reboot. Moving beyond the usual approach of doing less harm, regenerative cities aim to restore ecosystems, fuel economic prosperity, and build strong social bonds, changing how we plan, build, and govern.
Cities sit at the heart of global challenges and solutions. They consume nearly 80% of global energy, emit over 70% of CO2, and house most of the world's population. Rapid urbanization means they keep growing, even as resource depletion and climate change put immense pressure on the built environment and the economics that govern it.
Regenerative cities go beyond sustainability by actively restoring ecosystems, community well-being, and economic resilience.