We Design for Climate, Community, and Circularity

At Mecca Development, we work at the intersection of design, development, and technology to regenerate the built environment—equity-first, data-led, and planet-aligned.

About Us

We believe in building sustainable, wealth generating communities


Who We Are

Mecca Development is an urban strategy and development advisory firm specializing in climate adaptation, spatial equity, and systems innovation. We partner with government agencies, organizations, and mission-aligned developers to implement regenerative, equity-driven development strategies.


Whether you need urban design expertise, strategic consulting, or research-driven insights, we’re here to help transform your vision into a lasting impact.

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What We Do

We build frameworks, tools, and strategies that guide where, what, and how to build

smarter, faster, and more equitably.


Tools That Power Smarter Planning

The land is there, but it’s not visible in the market—when we make it visible, we make it valuable.
- Ramba Methode

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Model the impact of climate, cost, zoning, and demographics to assess risk and opportunity in real-time.

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Insight Engine

Scan documents and extract priorities for stakeholder alignment and reduced miscommunication.

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Scenario Builder

Compare multiple, localized development strategies side-by-side to reduce risk and accelerate decisions.

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Surface emerging market opportunities and track shifts in zoning, incentives, and investment potential.

News + Insights

Kigali’s urban growth and Regal.ia’s coordinated housing system.
By Teonna Cooksey November 9, 2025
Regal.ia and Imali explore how trust, data, and design intelligence can transform Africa’s housing economy — from smart contracts to smart communities.
Young builders shaping Rwanda’s future with sustainable materials and innovative ideas.
By Teonna Cooksey October 26, 2025
Rwanda’s digital land registry and young workforce make it fertile ground for smart, inclusive real estate innovation — and Regal.ia is helping lead the way.
Climate Lens dashboard screenshot
By Teonna Cooksey October 12, 2025
At NOMA 2025, Mecca Development’s Teonna Cooksey unveiled Regal.ia’s Climate Lens — a data-driven tool helping architects and planners design resilient, regenerative projects grounded in equity.
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