Ami Kotecha: Migration and the Next Urban Shift

Ami Kotecha: Migration and the Next Urban Shift

From The Century of Cities by Prof. Greg Clark CBE & Jennifer Dolynchuk

April 14, 2026 · 23 min · Season 2 · Episode 12

About this episode

Ami Kotecha discusses the impact of migration on urban evolution and the future challenges cities face regarding demographics and productivity.

Ami Kotecha, Co-Founder and Group President at Amro Partners, joins The Century of Cities to trace the evolution of cities through the lens of migration, capital, and lived experience. Reflecting on her upbringing in Mumbai and her work across European markets, she describes the shift from cities shaped by scarcity and informality to today's global urban economies, where growth has been powered by talent, mobility, and relentless expansion. Ami argues that the next phase of urban change will be defined not by growth, but by demographics. As population peaks and workforces age, cities must rethink how they sustain productivity, from designing healthier, more accessible environments to embracing migration as a long-term economic necessity. Her perspective is grounded and direct: resilience will depend on how well cities adapt to changing populations, support independence across the life cycle, and remain open to the flows of people and ideas that drive prosperity.

People in this episode

Hosts: Prof. Greg Clark CBE, Jennifer Dolynchuk

Guest: Ami Kotecha

Topics covered

  • migration
  • urban change
  • demographics
  • economic necessity
  • city planning

Keywords

  • migration
  • urban economies
  • demographics
  • productivity
  • city planning
  • resilience
  • capital

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amro Partners

Places: Mumbai, European markets

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