An uncommon fellowship for uncommon times.

Join a radically optimistic community of urban innovators shaping better cities and better futures.

The future of cities is not just built; it is cultivated through dialogue, imagination, and a shared commitment to transformation.

WRLDCTY Global Fellows are a small-group at the forefront of the movement to foster the world’s next cities: regenerative, innovative and inclusive places where people and planet prosper.

Join our collective of urbanists, visionaries, artists, policy shapers, business leaders, activists, and innovators whose diverse ideas, perspectives and lived experiences are shaping the future of global cities where humanity can shine.

We believe that the complexity of cities demands both curiosity and courage. Through meaningful exchanges, hands-on explorations, and radical collaboration, we are fostering a better tomorrow.


2025 WRLDCTY GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Paul Owens
Co-founder, Director
BOP Consulting

Gary Gaston
CEO, Civic Design
Center

Samantha Pert
Global Head of Sustainability, Hassell

Michael Koh
Executive Fellow, Centre for Liveable Cities

Hazleen Ahmad
Founder, NeuroPower World

Emiliano Espasandin
Director and Founder, PALO Architecture

Heath Gledhill
People, Movement & Place Capability Leader

Antonio Gómez-Palacio Partner, Chair
DIALOG

Darryl Condon
Managing Principal,
hcma

Melissa Burton
Principal, Arup

Andrew King
Founder, AKA/FLDWRK

Steven Cornwell
Global Brand Director,
ERA-co