Transforming Cities Through Sustainable, Adaptive, and Community-Led Design.
Mecca Development is a research-driven design studio and consultancy that shapes the built-environment through equitable, sustainable, and culturally responsive design strategies. We work with cities, developers, and cultural institutions to reimagine underutilized spaces and create environments where communities thrive.
What We Do
We work at the intersection of design, development, and technology.
Community-Centered Development & Spatial Justice
Our work prioritizes
equity, cooperative ownership models, and land sovereignty, ensuring that communities have a voice in shaping their spaces.
Sustainable Urbanism & Adaptive Reuse
We transform vacant or underutilized buildings and land into thriving, regenerative environments using
biophilic design, circular materials, and climate-conscious strategies.
Future-Forward, Research-Driven Innovation
We integrate data, policy, and cultural narratives to drive forward-thinking urban solutions that bridge architecture, policy, and social impact.
Work With Us
How we Work With Clients:
We collaborate with cities, developers, and cultural institutions to design and implement sustainable, community-driven solutions. Whether you need urban design expertise, strategic consulting, or research-driven insights, we’re here to help transform your vision into a lasting impact.
Services
For developers, city planning departments, and institutions seeking urban transformation.
We create sustainable, adaptive, and equity-driven urban spaces by integrating design with local ecosystems and cultural histories.
Includes:
✔ Adaptive reuse & mixed-use development
✔ Biophilic & climate-conscious architecture
✔ Community land trusts & cooperative models
For cities, think tanks, policy groups, non-profits.
We provide data-driven insights and urban strategy solutions to guide decision-making at the intersection of policy, community, and the built environment.
Includes:
✔ Policy frameworks for reparative & just urbanism
✔ Feasibility studies for sustainable development
✔ Research reports on urban equity & climate resilience
For those looking to engage in critical conversations.
We educate and inspire audiences on spatial justice, Afrofuturism, and urban innovation through talks, lectures, and workshops.
Includes:
✔ Keynote speeches at urbanism & sustainability events
✔ University lectures & educational programming
✔ Panel discussions on community-led development
Our Work
Designing Sustainable, Community-Led Futures
Adaptive Reuse - Biophilic Design
Case Study 1: Awakening (New York, NY)
Reimaginging office spaces in the Garment District as co-living spaces for people and animals by leveraging biophilic design and modular adaptability.
Community-Centered Development
Case Study 2: Creative Grounds (Bronx, NY)
A mixed-use artist residency & cooperative housing model designed for community ownership.
News + Insights
