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In the Palladium article ‘Build the Presidio Freedom City’, Mark Lutter and Jeffrey Mason explore the potential of transforming San Francisco’s Presidio into a cutting-edge Freedom City. They discuss how this initiative could bypass regulatory constraints, boost technological innovation, and lower housing costs, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in emerging industries. Drawing inspiration from Shenzhen’s success, the article argues that a Freedom City could reignite America’s pioneering spirit and economic vitality in the face of growing competition from China.

The Epoch Times article “Interest in Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ Grows” explores the rising attention around President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for “Freedom Cities” as a solution to America’s economic and housing challenges. Featuring insights from Mark Lutter and Jeff Mason of the Charter Cities Institute, the piece discusses how Freedom Cities could address bureaucratic stagnation, promote innovation, and revitalize the middle class. By examining their potential to tackle the housing crisis and spark economic growth, the article highlights the evolving role of charter cities in the U.S. policy landscape.

News Central’s article “Are Charter Cities Key to Africa’s Urban Development?” explores the rising prominence of charter cities as innovative solutions to Africa’s rapid urbanization. Featuring insights from Charter Cities Institute’s Carl Peterson, the article highlights how the charter city model combines economic incentives, regulatory reforms, and sustainable design to attract investment, drive industrialization, and tackle challenges such as youth unemployment. Showcasing examples from across the continent, the piece underscores charter cities’ potential to transform Africa’s urban landscape.

In recent years, Nigeria has showcased the strength of its tech talent by producing unicorns such as Flutterwave, Paystack, and Andela. In an op-ed featured on fDi Intelligence, CCI’s Jeffrey Mason and Nella Andem-Ewa from Itana argue that Nigeria has the potential to join the ranks of countries that harness regulation to promote innovation.

Actor Idris Elba’s visionary leap into city-building in Sierra Leone has sparked global interest! Le Monde’s recent coverage of this story features CCI’s Executive Director, Kurtis Lockhart, who sheds light on the essential ingredients for a thriving African urban future.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent more time within their local community due to remote and hybrid working and national and local lockdowns. This led to a re-evaluation of urban design models, including the ’15-minute city’ concept. In October last year, experts, including Matthew McCartney, Senior Researcher at CCI, were brought together by the London Assembly’s Planning and Regeneration Committee to scrutinize this urban planning model. The committee’s final report has been released and features McCartney’s perspectives on the ’15-minute city’ concept.