Vinhomes Green Paradise Enters Global Vote for 7 Wonders of Future Cities

Vinhomes Green Paradise, a 2,870-hectare coastal development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has entered the global voting phase of New7Wonders' "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign as of October 31, 2026. 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 campaign, launched on October 31, 2025, has drawn 265 participants from around the world and 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 global voting phase 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 28 finalists; from May to October 2027, the finalists will compete through three qualifier stages; and on October 31, 2027, the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" will be declared.

Vinhomes Green Paradise is built on three core pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart City, and Human-Centric Development. The development occupies a rare coastal site adjacent to the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, with construction density planned at just 16%, leaving most of the land for green spaces, water bodies, and ecological landscapes. The project integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) into urban governance, operations, and environmental monitoring to optimize resource use and improve operational efficiency. 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, and that the project's lasting value will depend on how planning decisions, environmental safeguards, and long-term management support the ecosystem.

The campaign's global voting phase opens on October 31, 2026, and 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. From Ha Long Bay to Can Gio, Vietnam's story of wonders is being written in a new language: cities that listen to nature, use technology in service of people, and measure success by quality of life. The project's participation is expected to draw millions of votes and showcase Vietnam's urban vision on a global stage. For more information, visit Vinhomes.