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Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
Honouring outstanding achievements and contributions to the creation of liveable, vibrant and sustainable urban communities around the world
About the Prize
2018 PRIZE LAUREATE
Seoul
2016 PRIZE LAUREATE
Medellín
2014 PRIZE LAUREATE
Suzhou
2012 PRIZE LAUREATE
New York City
2010 PRIZE LAUREATE
Bilbao City Hall
Seoul
Seoul is recognised for its successful transformation from a bureaucratic top-down city into the inclusive, socially stable and highly innovative city we see today.
Medellín
Medellín is recognised for its success in overcoming challenges of uncontrolled urban expansion and year of violence due to social inequalities.
Suzhou
Suzhou is recognised for its success in meeting the multiple challenges of balancing economic growth with protection of cultural and built heritage.
New York City
New York City is recognised for its successful reinvention and rejuvenation of the city framed by PlaNYC - a blueprint for a greater and greener city.
Bilbao City Hall
Bilbao City Hall is recognised for its integrated and holistic approach in urban transformation.