Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
Nominations for the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize are now open
We invite nominations of cities from around the world that have achieved transformative progress towards becoming more liveable, vibrant and sustainable. Submit your nomination by 31 March 2027.
2026 Prize Laureate & Special Mention
We are proud to share that London has been conferred the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026. Antwerp, Budapest, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Tianjin (in alphabetical order) are also recognised as Special Mentions. These cities offer rich lessons on overcoming complex urban challenges to make transformative changes that elevate people's quality of lives.
Can public spaces help a city build resilience?
Public space champions Dr Chong Keng Hua of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, and Dr Jeffrey Hou of Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore share how shared spaces can strengthen resilience and why giving people room to experiment, fail and shape these spaces themselves can foster a lasting sense of ownership.
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!
Download our new 2026 eBook!
Discover the visionary approaches of Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize cities from 2010-2026, with exclusive interviews from the Mayors of the 2026 Prize 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.
