ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures

Join the challenge and turn real urban problems into bold, visual solutions—use interactive digital tools to reimagine city spaces and help shape the sustainable, livable cities of tomorrow!

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Teams of
1 - 3 people

SELECTION CRITERIA

The projects will be assessed following the criteria below. Each of the criterion will be graded using scale from 1 to 10 (10=Excellent, 1=Poor). The weights of the scores (as percentages) for each criterion are indicated in the criterion headers.

Creativity & Originality (30%) - Original, bold ideas that demonstrate fresh thinking and imaginative use of city building tools.

Relevance to Theme (30%) - How well the entry aligns with key urban themes (mobility, green spaces, inclusion, etc.) and contributes positively to the environment, economy, or society.

Technical Excellence (20%) - Quality of execution: Is the city model well built? Are modeling, visuals, or storytelling polished? Is technology used effectively to support the concept?

Clarity & Communication (10%) - Clear and easy-to-understand explanation of the concept, whether visual or written.

Feasibility (10%) - Realistic solutions that address actual urban challenges and could work in real life.