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 October 31, 2026. The project is the campaign's first Official Participant, carrying 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, 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. It has drawn 265 participants from around the world. 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 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 October 31, 2027, New7Wonders will confirm, validate, and declare the "7 Wonders of Future Cities."
Vinhomes Green Paradise is built on three core pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart City, and Human-Centric Development. 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. The project is designed to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) into urban governance, operations, and environmental monitoring, aiming to optimize resource use, improve operational efficiency, and foster a modern, safe, and civilized living environment. 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 "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign, noted that the Can Gio setting places the relationship between development and nature at the center of the discussion. He said Vinhomes' stated ambition to build that relationship into its vision is an important starting point, 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. "For me, this is where the idea of a future city becomes particularly meaningful: understanding the natural systems on which a place depends and explaining how they will be cared for," he said. He added that Green Paradise has an opportunity to demonstrate its approach through evidence of progress and outcomes over time, contributing to a valuable international exchange on responsible development in sensitive natural settings.
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. As the first Official Participant, Vinhomes Green Paradise sets a benchmark for other developments seeking recognition in the campaign. The announcement was issued via Media OutReach Newswire, and further details about Vinhomes can be found at https://vinhomes.vn/en.
