Accelerating global growth through urban development
WHAT WE DO
Global6 partners with urban leaders to turn bold visions into sustainable realities
We specialize in planning resilient cities, securing revenue and investment, and strengthening the capabilities of urban leadership teams. Our goal is to deliver measurable and lasting improvements in urban economies, the environment, and community well-being.
With decades of economic development expertise, a global network of trusted relationships, and deep cross-sector experience, Global6 stands apart for our ability to anticipate market shifts and unlock opportunity. We bring the best of global practices to local contexts—working across public, private, and civil sectors to shape cities that thrive.
WHY WE DO IT
Urbanization drives growth throughout historyUrbanization has long been a powerful engine of human progress. Cities have lifted over 60% of the global population out of poverty, helping to reduce inequality and increase life expectancy around the world. Yet today, 87% of global households still have a net worth under $100,000—representing roughly 6 billion people, including 3 billion who remain in rural areas.
At Global6, we believe that empowering these households—by building more inclusive, resilient, and opportunity-rich cities—is not only the greatest economic opportunity of our time, but also essential to advancing global health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
This map describes the growth of cities using lumens to represent economic activity
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SOURCE: MGI analysis using data from Angus Maddison, Nasa and MGI Cityscope
Global6 - Accelerating global growth through urban development