Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
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.
Pedestrians are always first in Antwerp
From seducing citizens with convenient mobility options to creating living streets with a maximum speed of 20 kilometres per hour and tapping on smart solutions, Koen Kennis, Antwerp’s Vice Mayor, shares how Antwerp is pulling out all stops to create a more walkable city.
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.
