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2026 Prize

Call for nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Prize now open! Apply now to assess your city’s potential, showcase its brilliance, and be among a global community of innovators.

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Call for nominations for 2026 Prize

2026 Prize

Call for nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Prize now open! Apply now to assess your city’s potential, showcase its brilliance, and be among a global community of innovators.

Apply now!
Call for nominations for 2026 Prize

2026 Prize

Call for nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Prize now open! Apply now to assess your city’s potential, showcase its brilliance, and be among a global community of innovators.

Apply now!
Call for nominations for 2026 Prize

Interview with Priya Reddy

How Cape Town avoided “Day Zero”

Behind Cape Town’s most severe water shortage in 2017 and 2018 lies an inspiring story of how a compelling “Day Zero” campaign rallied people together to save water. Priya Reddy, Director of Communications, City of Cape Town, who led the campaign, shares lessons and enduring changes from the crisis.

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Priya Reddy
Priya Reddy

Interview with Priya Reddy

How Cape Town avoided “Day Zero”

Behind Cape Town’s most severe water shortage in 2017 and 2018 lies an inspiring story of how a compelling “Day Zero” campaign rallied people together to save water. Priya Reddy, Director of Communications, City of Cape Town, who led the campaign, shares lessons and enduring changes from the crisis.

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Priya Reddy

Interview with Priya Reddy

How Cape Town avoided “Day Zero”

Behind Cape Town’s most severe water shortage in 2017 and 2018 lies an inspiring story of how a compelling “Day Zero” campaign rallied people together to save water. Priya Reddy, Director of Communications, City of Cape Town, who led the campaign, shares lessons and enduring changes from the crisis.

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Interview with CEO David Green

Cape Town's V&A Waterfront success

Explore case studies

Explore case studies of the Prize cities tackling urban challenges with innovative solutions, transforming environments and improving citizens' quality of life. Click to learn more!

Case studies
Case studies

Explore case studies

Explore case studies of the Prize cities tackling urban challenges with innovative solutions, transforming environments and improving citizens' quality of life. Click to learn more!

Case studies
Case studies

Explore case studies

Explore case studies of the Prize cities tackling urban challenges with innovative solutions, transforming environments and improving citizens' quality of life. Click to learn more!

Case studies
Case studies

Download our new eBook!

Discover the visionary approaches of Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize cities from 2010-2024, with exclusive interviews from the Mayors of the 2024 cities, in this comprehensive ebook showcasing exemplary leadership and sustainable urban development.

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eBook
eBook

Download our new eBook!

Discover the visionary approaches of Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize cities from 2010-2024, with exclusive interviews from the Mayors of the 2024 cities, in this comprehensive ebook showcasing exemplary leadership and sustainable urban development.

Download the eBook
eBook

Download our new eBook!

Discover the visionary approaches of Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize cities from 2010-2024, with exclusive interviews from the Mayors of the 2024 cities, in this comprehensive ebook showcasing exemplary leadership and sustainable urban development.

Download the eBook

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Connect with us on LinkedIn for more features, stories and latest updates on the Prize! Search 'LKY World City Prize' or click the link below. #worldcityprize

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The Prize for cities

The Prize is a prestigious international award honouring outstanding cities in creating liveable, vibrant & sustainable urban communities. Established in 2009, the Prize looks at the holistic transformation of cities over 10 to 20 years.

About the Prize
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The Prize for cities

The Prize is a prestigious international award honouring outstanding cities in creating liveable, vibrant & sustainable urban communities. Established in 2009, the Prize looks at the holistic transformation of cities over 10 to 20 years.

About the Prize
World map

The Prize for cities

The Prize is a prestigious international award honouring outstanding cities in creating liveable, vibrant & sustainable urban communities. Established in 2009, the Prize looks at the holistic transformation of cities over 10 to 20 years.

About the Prize