We are building a visionary water-based community—an inclusive, sustainable, and economically viable model that redefines how African cities can thrive with water, not against it. Designed for Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, it offers a bold blueprint for climate-resilient, health-secure urban futures across the continent.
The Makoko Waterfront Regeneration Project is a pioneering, community-centered development on water. It integrates architecture, infrastructure, and urban systems tailored for flood-prone environments—addressing urgent challenges of rapid urbanization and climate change with scalable, practical solutions for living on and with water.
As part of the broader African Water Cities Ecosystem, the project redefines traditional land-based development by introducing new urban asset classes and investment models rooted in ecological regeneration, health security, and social equity. It turns climate risk into opportunity—offering a replicable framework for adaptation and innovation in coastal and waterfront cities across Africa.
To bridge infrastructure, knowledge, and financing gaps, the project is currently in the pre-development and project preparation phase—critical groundwork for unlocking public and private capital. Backed by UNDP, UN-Habitat, UNCDF, the Lagos State Government, the Makoko community, and other key partners, the project will directly benefit over 100,000 people in Lagos, and has the potential to scale to over 30 million people in 16+ African countries.
We’re not just building a water community — we’re creating a scalable model for inclusive climate adaptation of African cities, bridging the divide between global climate finance and everyday urban resilience.
