Join the Collective
A Fellowship of the Faithfully Placed
We are curating a community of builders and believers—those who are not just passing through, but planting deep.
To build with us is to commit to the kind of work that may not be noticed until the third generation. But when it is, it will endure.
"I will build what I may not fully see,
in a place that I will not leave."
Ways to Engage
Apply for a Residency
Join one of our immersive learning experiences focused on place-anchored leadership and urban transformation.
Learn moreCommission Research
Partner with our team for place-based ethnographic research, contextual intelligence, and advisory services.
Learn moreFund a City Experiment
Invest in one of our place-based initiatives that are reimagining urban development across African cities.
Learn moreShare Your Place-Story
Contribute your experience, insights, and learnings from your own journey of place-making to our collective wisdom.
Learn moreBecome a Member
Our membership community includes place-anchored leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, designers, and scholars committed to the long-term flourishing of places.
Connect With Us
Begin a correspondence or schedule a conversation
Email Us
Reach out with questions or to start a conversation about collaboration.
hello@theplacecollective.africaSchedule a Call
Book a conversation with one of our team members to explore partnership opportunities.
Book an Appointment