The Mega-Cities Project is a worldwide non-profit organization dedicated to shortening the lag time between ideas and implementation by sharing innovative solutions to the problems cities face in common.
Header photo (Democratization and Decentralization) from Catalytic Communities
What is a mega-city?
A mega-city has a population of 10 million or more.
According to the “Report on The World’s Cities” (2016) by the Economic and Social Affairs Office of the United Nations, there are currently 31 mega-cities, but definitions of cities and metropolitan areas are inconsistent across countries and sources.
We work in 23 of the largest cities in the world:
We Uplift Emerging Urban Leaders
We transfer know-how and power to the next generation of changemakers in cities.
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Janice Perlman Presents at the LASA 2026 International Congress in Paris
At the LASA 2026 International Congress in Paris, Dr. [...]
The Mega-Cities Project — Brazil, March 2026
Part I: Rio de Janeiro ENCONTRO INTERNATIONAL DA FAVELA – Rio de Janeiro, March 17-19 Co-organized by the Mega-Cities Project Sponsored by Director of State “Integrated City” program, Ruth Jurberg + The Brazilian Institute [...]
Celebrating Favelas: International Encontro in Rio, March 17–18
Bringing together international & local policymakers, architects, academics & community leaders. Opening keynotes, site visits, hand-on workshop & round-table discussion – closing Award Ceremony. Excited about being one of the opening keynote speakers at [...]
REMEMBERING SHABBIR CHEEMA – Part of the Mega-Cities Project DNA
Shabbir was an integral part of the MCP, from its conception until his passing late last year. He was among the Founding Members of the Global Advisory Board and actively participated in many of [...]