Global Voting Platform Switched On in New Clark City

In a landmark ceremony hosted in the Philippines on World Cities Day, the global public voting platform for the 7 Wonders of Future Cities has officially been launched. The event, which took place in New Clark City, marks the beginning of a year of worldwide participation. Citizens from all corners of the globe are invited to cast their votes for the urban developments and cities they believe best represent the future of urban life. This global campaign will culminate with the official declaration of the seven winning cities and developments on 31 October 2027.

The switch-on ceremony was hosted and organised by New Clark City, which is an Official Participant in the campaign and serves as one of the flagship urban development projects in the Philippines. The event brought together city leaders, media representatives, and invited guests to witness the activation of the global voting platform, transforming the campaign website into an active portal for public engagement.

A Global Conversation on Urban Progress

Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, led the official switch-on ceremony. During the event, the campaign website was transitioned from its presentation format into the worldwide public voting platform. This transition opens up the opportunity for citizens across the globe to actively participate in selecting the urban visions that will define the cities of tomorrow.

According to de la Fuente, the launch represents more than just the opening of a voting platform. He stated that the campaign has switched on a global conversation about the future of cities. Over the next year, people everywhere will have the opportunity to discover, engage with, and champion the places they believe should become global symbols of urban progress.

The Vision Behind the Campaign

The 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign is a worldwide participation initiative from New7Wonders, the global authority that previously established the New 7 Wonders of the World and the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The campaign is organised by Global Platform Limited, which serves as the Dubai, UAE-based worldwide licensing and commercial arm of the organisation.

This new initiative builds on the massive worldwide engagement of previous campaigns, which together generated more than 600 million votes. However, while past campaigns focused on celebrating the natural and historical wonders of humanity, this new initiative shifts the focus toward the future. It aims to recognise the places that are currently being created and transformed to support the future of humanity.

Three Central Themes of Future Urban Development

To guide the selection process and evaluate participating developments, the campaign brings together cities and projects under three central themes:

  • Environmental & Nature: Focusing on ecological responsibility and sustainable integration with the natural world.
  • Smart City: Emphasising technological progress, digital infrastructure, and smart systems.
  • Human-Centric Development: Prioritising the needs, well-being, and aspirations of the people who inhabit these urban spaces.

These themes reflect the core conviction of the organisers that successful future cities must maintain a balance between ecological responsibility, technological progress, and the human element. By focusing on these areas, the campaign highlights the multi-dimensional approach required to build sustainable, livable, and advanced urban environments.

Participating in the Selection of Tomorrow's Cities

The voting platform is now live and accessible to the public. Over the course of the next year, individuals can explore the participating projects and cast their votes. The initiative provides a platform for developers, city planners, and citizens to discuss how modern technology and sustainable practices can be integrated into daily urban life.

The campaign will run through the next year, leading up to the final announcement of the seven selected wonders on 31 October 2027. Through this process, the organisers hope to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing modern urban planning, while celebrating the projects that offer viable solutions for the future.