Uniting cities, communities, and capital for Green & Thriving urban brownfield regeneration

Around the world, the urgency to deliver more adequate, affordable, and well-located housing has never been greater. It's clear that building more homes needs to be part of the solution - however it’s critical that we get it right. The old model of carbon-intensive greenfield development, consuming vital natural land and locking us into long and expensive commutes, is no longer fit for purpose. But the growth must go somewhere.
This session will explore why urban brownfield regeneration—the transformation of abandoned industrial sites, obsolete railyards, and underused commercial zones— must be a core strategy for addressing housing needs and the climate imperative, why developments with exemplary social and environmental credentials make financial sense for both cities and investors, and dive into how cities and industry are scaling up collaboration for better outcomes.
Bringing together industry leaders, city officials, and public developers, this session aims to bridge the gap between ambitious urban policy, institutional capital, and industry know-how to deliver "Green & Thriving" neighborhoods.
Participants will leave with practical and transferable strategies for uniting finance, public action, and community voice to create vibrant and green places for everyone.