The Future is Determined by the Progress We Make Today
Regina Opondo is Senior Community Principal at Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) in Kenya, and part of an exciting team of urban designers and action researchers who have worked on some exciting community-driven urban interventions across Nairobi and other cities.
Executive Mayor Dirk Kotzé of Mossel Bay Local Municipality shares the key elements to their success, including financial discipline, political stability, competent staff, and digitization. From innovative technological advancements and digitisation strategies to fostering private sector collaboration, we explore how the municipality is actively working towards a growing and sustainable economy, addressing social challenges, and enhancing the quality of life in the municipality.
Ashton Mpofu, Expert Analyst for Water at GreenCape explains current municipal regulations, successful municipal projects, primary challenges, assessing economic feasibility, financing opportunities, and more relating to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy applications in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works.
Africa, the last continent to urbanize and home to the world’s youngest population, holds unmatched potential for a sustainable urban future.
Future Cities Africa (FCA) is a leading platform for thought leadership and knowledge exchange, uncovering critical trends, technologies, and challenges shaping municipalities, businesses, and communities across the continent. We dive into the minds of city and industry visionaries, exploring innovations—from digital transformation and city planning to renewable energy and inclusivity—that drive workable, livable cities.
By fostering collaboration across public, private, and non-profit sectors, FCA empowers stakeholders to address Africa’s unique opportunities and build a prosperous, equitable future together.
The future for African cities are not set in stone, however through collaboration and sharing of knowledge we can stay informed and build together on a prosperous and exciting future for ourselves and our children.
Human-made environments that provide the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond.
Explore how we are using new, fast and frequently changing digital technology to solve problems.
Reorganise new and existing transport methods to reduce fatalities, reduce congestion and pollution and improve the urban economy.
Discover new technologies that are improving city service delivery and the quality of life of citizens.
Learn from the latest city project case studies across Africa that is leading the way in innovation.
Future cities will be smart, sustainable, livable and workable cities.
Significant issues for policymakers in order to realise the full potential of an economy.
How to shift to a low-emissions and eventually climate neutral society.
Master the challenges and opportunities of rapid urbanisation and key drivers of city development in Africa