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Register for the GENERATION REGENERATION Online Global Summit — July 10–12, 2026 Save Your Free Spot → Regenerative Placemaking Home About ▾ Course Summit Book Invest Join the Waitlist Home About + Course Summit Book Invest Join the Waitlist Cities that give back more than they take. A platform for the next generation of leaders and builders co-designing thriving cities & communities of the future. Free 3-Day Live Global Summit July 10–12, 2026 · 11AM–5PM ET You Were Born for a Better World. It's Time to Build One. 33+ regenerative leaders, 3 days, one global live summit. Reconnect with yourself, your place, and your people. 3 Days 33+ Speakers 20,000+ Attendees Save Your Free Spot → Tony Cho Your Host | Author & Founder, Future of Cities Dan Buettner Blue Zones Vishen Lakhiani Author, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley Peter Diamandis, MD Founder and Executive Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation Zach Bush, MD Physician, educator, and thought leader Ximena Caminos Founder & CEO, REEFLINE Richard Rudd Gene Keys Synthesis Dr. Gemma Newman The Plant Power Doctor Caroline Howell Canopy Development Company Carlos Moreno Professor, The 15 Minute City Pamela Kryskow, MD Roots To Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Programs Alvaro Núñez Alfaro Founder & CEO, Super Luxury Group Donna Deegan Mayor of Jacksonville Ocean Robbins Co-Founder & CEO, Food Revolution Network Dr. Dominique Hes Geronimo Advisory Dulma Clark Head of Brand Partnerships, Vivobarefoot Tony Cho Your Host | Author & Founder, Future of Cities Dan Buettner Blue Zones Vishen Lakhiani Author, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley Peter Diamandis, MD Founder and Executive Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation Zach Bush, MD Physician, educator, and thought leader Ximena Caminos Founder & CEO, REEFLINE Richard Rudd Gene Keys Synthesis Dr. Gemma Newman The Plant Power Doctor Caroline Howell Canopy Development Company Carlos Moreno Professor, The 15 Minute City Pamela Kryskow, MD Roots To Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Programs Alvaro Núñez Alfaro Founder & CEO, Super Luxury Group Donna Deegan Mayor of Jacksonville Ocean Robbins Co-Founder & CEO, Food Revolution Network Dr. Dominique Hes Geronimo Advisory Dulma Clark Head of Brand Partnerships, Vivobarefoot Sah D'Simone Creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method Regan Hillyer Regarded as the #1 Manifestation Coach globally Atossa Soltani Founder and President of Amazon Watch Majora Carter Majora Carter Group Sensei Zen Takai The Zen Samurai Bill Reed Principal, AIA, Co-Founder of LEED Paul Stamets Mycologist Adam Roa Artist, Poet, Storyteller Carlton Ward Jr. Conservation Photographer & Nat Geo Explorer Ethan Kent Placemaking X Jamie Wheal Flow Genome Project Ryland Engelharth Co-Founder, Kiss the Ground & American Regeneration Nic Rotundo Regenerative Design Expert Fleet Maull Founder & CEO, Heart Mind Institute Arthur Mamou-Mani Architect and Director of Mamou-Mani Sah D'Simone Creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method Regan Hillyer Regarded as the #1 Manifestation Coach globally Atossa Soltani Founder and President of Amazon Watch Majora Carter Majora Carter Group Sensei Zen Takai The Zen Samurai Bill Reed Principal, AIA, Co-Founder of LEED Paul Stamets Mycologist Adam Roa Artist, Poet, Storyteller Carlton Ward Jr. Conservation Photographer & Nat Geo Explorer Ethan Kent Placemaking X Jamie Wheal Flow Genome Project Ryland Engelharth Co-Founder, Kiss the Ground & American Regeneration Nic Rotundo Regenerative Design Expert Fleet Maull Founder & CEO, Heart Mind Institute Arthur Mamou-Mani Architect and Director of Mamou-Mani Learn More About the Summit → ◆ Who We Are Purpose Driven “ 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 is a next-generation regenerative real estate investment, development, and education platform transforming how we live and thrive through regenerative placemaking. Driven by a commitment to regeneration, Future of Cities convenes leaders, policymakers, technologists, and community builders to advance holistic urban innovation while co-designing the cities and communities of the future. ◆ 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. 1,000,000,000 Lives to positively impact Learn more Five Ways In Pick your starting point Join the Waitlist Membership · Launching Fall 2026 Join → Attend the Summit Free · July 10–12, 2026 Register → Pre-Order the Book Generation Regeneration Pre-order → Visit the HUB Miami · net-zero coworking Tour → Invest Capital for regenerative cities Explore → Ecosystem of Impact Demonstration Projects Living proof that regenerative futures are possible right now — not someday. Urban Corridor Initiative Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX) Jacksonville, FL A visionary regenerative corridor connecting two dynamic Sun Belt metros through shared culture, innovation, and community-centered development — reimagining what inter-city collaboration looks like in the 21st century. → Regenerative Living ChoZen Center for Regenerative Living (CCRL) Sebastian, Florida A living laboratory and gathering space for those ready to embody the next chapter — integrating holistic wellness, sustainable design, community wisdom, and cultural transformation into everyday life. → Co-Working & Events Future of Cities Climate & Innovation HUB Miami, FL — Multi-City Network A collaborative innovation ecosystem where climate entrepreneurs, city leaders, and community stakeholders co-create scalable solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges — from the neighborhood up. → ◆ The Framework Regenerative Placemaking: Three Living Pillars Our framework goes beyond reducing harm — measuring net-positive outcomes across the three dimensions that make a city truly alive. 01 Pillar One Nature Net-positive ecological outcomes, biodiversity restoration, climate resilience, and regenerative land stewardship that leaves ecosystems healthier than found. Biodiversity Climate Resilience Water Systems Urban Canopy 02 Pillar Two Community Community-driven development models, inclusive placemaking, and local economic multipliers. Community-Driven Development Local Economy Health & Equity 03 Pillar Three Culture Cultural preservation, artistic expression, intangible belonging, beauty, and participatory decision-making that honors the spirit and identity of every place. Cultural Preservation Arts Integration Heritage Belonging ◆ EcoSystems Thinkers — Focus Areas Wellness & Civic Well-Being 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 Pre-order · Ships Aug 11 The Book Generation Regeneration Co-Designing the Future of Cities through Regenerative Placemaking. A visionary guide for leaders, creators, and changemakers ready to shape a more interconnected, resilient, and life-affirming world. Pre-Order Today → Attend the Launch Summit Future of Cities is a next-generation regenerative real estate investment, development, and education platform transforming how we live and thrive through regenerative placemaking. Driven by a commitment to regeneration, Future of Cities convenes leaders, policymakers, technologists, and community builders to advance holistic urban innovation while co-designing the cities and communities of the future. Sitemap Home About Courses Summit Book Invest Join the Waitlist The HUB Legal Privacy Policy Terms of Use Cookie Policy Connect Contact Careers Leadership Framework Sign up for our newsletter © 2026 Future of Cities · focities.com · tcho@focities.com