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2026 Prize

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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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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!

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!

Interview with Michael Edwards

How can we create more memorable downtowns?

Michael Edwards, Chicago Loop Alliance CEO, shares strategies for vibrant downtowns - curating experiences, using data, and showcasing successes to maintain city centre appeal.

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Interview with Michael Edwards

How can we create more memorable downtowns?

Michael Edwards, Chicago Loop Alliance CEO, shares strategies for vibrant downtowns - curating experiences, using data, and showcasing successes to maintain city centre appeal.

Read the interview

Interview with Michael Edwards

How can we create more memorable downtowns?

Michael Edwards, Chicago Loop Alliance CEO, shares strategies for vibrant downtowns - curating experiences, using data, and showcasing successes to maintain city centre appeal.

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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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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