Vinhomes Green Paradise has been named the first Official Participant worldwide in the New7Wonders "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign, a recognition that underscores the growing global demand for urban developments that harmonize with nature rather than exploit it. The announcement, made by Media OutReach Newswire, positions the 2,870-hectare coastal project in Can Gio, Vietnam, as a potential blueprint for 21st-century cities. The global voting phase opens on October 31, 2026, giving citizens worldwide a chance to endorse a vision of urban life where people, technology, and ecosystems thrive together.
The significance of this recognition lies in what it signals about the future of city-building. As urbanization accelerates and climate pressures mount, coastal megacities—already home to nearly half of global GDP and facing rising climate risks—must reinvent themselves. Vinhomes Green Paradise, bordering the UNESCO-recognized 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, devotes 84% of its land to greenery and water, anchored by an 800-hectare saltwater lagoon. Its selection as the first Official Participant highlights a shift from conventional sustainability to regenerative design, a model that could influence how governments and developers approach coastal urbanization globally.
New7Wonders evaluates candidates across three pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart Cities, and People-Centered Development. Vinhomes Green Paradise excels in each. Environmentally, it goes beyond standard ESG compliance with an ESG++ framework that adds Regeneration and Climate Adaptation to traditional pillars. The project aims to source 100% clean energy, including offshore wind and solar with battery storage, and employs K-DPM technology to convert dredged sediment into construction fill, reducing emissions and sand extraction. A Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund supports long-term restoration of the Can Gio mangroves, reinforcing the city's role as a natural shield against climate impacts.
On the smart city front, the development integrates IoT, big data, and AI for urban management and environmental monitoring, creating a safe, efficient environment. People-centered development is evident in a comprehensive ecosystem: world-class healthcare via Vinmec's collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, international education through Vinschool and Brighton College, premium senior living with Vin New Horizon, and leisure amenities including the Blue Waves Theatre, two 18-hole golf courses, VinWonders, and Cosmo Bay. These features aim to attract global citizens and foster a high quality of life.
The project's broader implications extend to international climate action. As noted in a One Ocean Foundation report, coastal cities have significant potential to lead through nature-based solutions—an approach Vinhomes Green Paradise embodies. By pursuing BREEAM and ISO 37122 certifications, it seeks to become a global reference for sustainable coastal cities. For Vietnam, this recognition elevates its standing in sustainable urban development and showcases the ambition of Vinhomes, whose CEO Nguyen Thu Hang describes the project as a "world-class urban landmark." For the world, it offers a replicable model of a city that is not built apart from nature but as part of a living ecosystem. More information is available at https://vinhomes.vn/en.
