In each cycle, cities with outstanding urban initiatives are selected as Special Mentions to further the sharing of these lessons.
Africa
| Cape Town exemplifies resilience through agile governance, navigating crises for a sustainable future. |
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Americas
| Boston exemplifies a whole-of-society effort to transform the city. |
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| Rio de Janeiro injected new life into its central area and waterfront via innovative policies. |
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| Toronto excels in social integration and its ambitious Waterfront Toronto initiative, revitalising its core. |
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| Vancouver demonstrates strong visioning, community values and long-term planning. |
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Asia
| Ahmedabad enjoys early successes in implementing a comprehensive city plan. |
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| Surabaya is an emerging city that appreciates its culture and preserves its kampung neighbourhoods. |
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| Tokyo is a well-managed megacity despite its large and seemingly ungovernable size. |
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| Yokohama overcame urban challenges through excellent partnership with its citizens and stakeholders. |
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Europe
| Antwerp shows that its strategic urban interventions can help to rejuvenate the city. |
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| Copenhagen & Malmö demonstrate close collaboration and a shared vision across borders. |
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| Hamburg is a port city that overcame planning challenges to become a welcoming city of opportunities. |
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| Kazan overcame youth crimes and health issues to transform into a healthy and harmonious city. |
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| Lisbon demonstrates a dramatic resurgence over the past decade despite limited resources. |
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Oceania
| Auckland overcame planning challenges through a highly integrated and innovative governance model. |
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| Brisbane transformed itself from a ‘country town’ blighted by urban decay into a vibrant metropolis. |
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| Melbourne epitomises resilience, innovation and liveability, even amidst pandemic challenges. |
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| Sydney demonstrates strong leadership, commitment, and partnership with its citizens and stakeholders. |
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| Wellington champions urban-nature harmony with citizen-led conservation. |
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Individuals & organisations (defunct)
The first two editions of the Prize accepted nominations from individuals and organisations. Since 2014, the Prize accepted nominations from cities only.
| AHT Group AG & Sun Development prevents violence in Khayelitsha, Cape Town through its comprehensive Urban Upgrading Programme. |
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| Dr Jaime Lerner implemented impactful urban solutions during his term as mayor of Curitiba and governor of Paraná. |
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| Sheila Dikshit has helped to improve the living environment of Delhi through various implementations. |
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