Evaluations
Evaluation process
All submissions are evaluated through a rigorous two-tier process comprising the Nominating Committee and Prize Council. Both panels consist of prominent practitioners, policy makers, academics and experts from a wide range of disciplines in the public and private sectors.
Evaluation criteria
The Prize looks at the holistic transformation of the city over a period of at least 10 years, and emphasises on the creation of liveable, vibrant and sustainable urban communities within a quality built environment that incorporates the principles of sustainable development.
All submissions are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Criteria | Details |
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Leadership & Governance | Strong leadership and governance through vision, foresight, and commitment to achieve the objectives of the urban transformation. |
Creativity & Innovation | How the overall master plan/strategy and implementation approach established new models and benchmarks. |
Replicability | Good replicable practices and ideas that can be adopted for the benefit of other cities. |
Impact of Urban Initiatives Implemented | How the urban initiatives implemented have effected positive changes to the urban environment, local communities, and the people in general. |
Sustainability of the Transformation | Institutionalised processes to sustain the city’s urban transformation that will be unaffected by changes in the city’s leadership; buy-in from local communities to achieve the city’s vision. |
Integration of Plans | Successful integration or relation of plans at the regional/metropolitan level. |