Vinhomes Green Paradise, a 2,870-hectare coastal development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, will enter the global voting phase of New7Wonders’ “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign on Oct. 31, according to an announcement distributed via Media OutReach Newswire. As the campaign’s first Official Participant, the project carries Vietnam’s aspiration to be counted among the cities that will define urban living in the 21st century. The global vote matters because it gives ordinary people a direct say in which urban models are held up as exemplars, potentially influencing how cities are planned and built worldwide.
The “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign, launched on Oct. 31, 2025, seeks to identify the next generation of urban wonders by recognizing pioneering cities and developments that champion sustainable development, technological advancement, innovation and human-centric design. The campaign is accepting applications through Oct. 31, 2026, and has drawn 265 participants from around the world. Vinhomes Green Paradise was the first to be named an Official Participant.
The global voting phase opens on Oct. 31, 2026, and will unfold in three stages. From November 2026 to April 2027, public voting will determine a longlist of 77 participants, from which New7Wonders will select and reveal 28 finalists based on its defined criteria. From May to October 2027, the 28 finalists will compete through three qualifier stages, with millions of votes expected to decide the outcome. On Oct. 31, 2027, New7Wonders will confirm, validate and declare the “7 Wonders of Future Cities.”
Measured against the campaign’s criteria, Vinhomes Green Paradise is built on three core pillars. On environment and nature, the development occupies a rare coastal site in Can Gio, adjacent to the sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. Construction density across the 2,870-hectare site is planned at just 16%, leaving most of the land for green spaces, water bodies and ecological landscapes. On smart city, the project is designed to integrate the Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence into urban governance, operations and environmental monitoring, aiming to optimize resource use, improve operational efficiency and foster a modern, safe and civilized living environment. On human-centric development, amenities and services are planned around a people-first philosophy, with an ecosystem of internationally benchmarked services spanning healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports, entertainment and dining.
Following an on-site visit, Jean-Paul de la Fuente, director of New7Wonders and chairman of the campaign, noted that the Can Gio setting places the relationship between development and nature at the center of the discussion. Vinhomes’ stated ambition to build that relationship into its vision is an important starting point, he said, while the project’s lasting value will depend on how planning decisions, environmental safeguards and long-term management support the ecosystem as the development progresses. He added that a visit brings the physical context into focus, including the relationship between the site and its surroundings, the scale of the urban vision and the practical questions involved in connecting infrastructure, services and public spaces.
The project’s participation is expected to inspire national pride and rally support from communities in Vietnam and abroad, strengthening Vietnam’s voice in the global conversation on the future of cities. More information about the developer is available at https://vinhomes.vn/en.
