Global Public Vote Opens to Choose 7 Wonders of Future Cities

A global campaign to identify the most forward-looking urban projects in the world officially got underway with a launch ceremony held in New Clark City, Philippines, according to an announcement dated October 31, 2026. The initiative is organized by New7Wonders, the Swiss-based foundation known for running large-scale international public votes on world heritage and natural landmarks.

The public vote is accessible at www.7wondersfc.com, where participants worldwide can weigh in on which urban developments they consider the most transformative examples of future-oriented city planning. New Clark City, a purpose-built metropolitan area in the Philippines, was selected to host the opening ceremony, underscoring its status as one of the candidate developments drawing international attention.

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New7Wonders has previously conducted high-profile global votes, including campaigns to name the New Seven Wonders of the World and the New Seven Wonders of Nature, drawing hundreds of millions of participants across those cycles. The 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign follows a similar model, inviting ordinary citizens rather than expert panels to drive the outcome, giving the process a broad democratic character.

The initiative arrives as governments and private developers worldwide accelerate investment in planned cities and smart-city infrastructure, making the timing of such a campaign analytically significant for observers tracking urban development trends. Which projects ultimately receive the most votes could reflect shifting global priorities around sustainability, connectivity, and livability in urban design.

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