New Cities Momentum Index
The Momentum Index measures how successfully a city has been realized relative to its vision, economic impact, and rapid emergence. Scored from 0 to 100, the index evaluates factors like infrastructure development, livability, economic performance, and cultural vibrancy.
- 0-20: Stalled Start – Cities struggling with stalled growth and unmet expectations.
- 21-40: Slow Burn – Some progress, but momentum is weak or uncertain.
- 41-60: Moderate Momentum – A city is developing steadily but hasn't fully clicked.
- 61-80: Rapid Rise – Strong growth, aligning well with its intended vision.
- 81-100: Full Ignition – A city that has explosively succeeded, becoming a model of rapid and effective urbanization.
City Scores:
81-100: Full Ignition – A city that has explosively succeeded, becoming a model of rapid and effective urbanization.
- Shenzhen: 95
- Suzhou Industrial Park: 90
- Chandigarh: 88
- Punggol: 87
- Milton Keynes: 86
- Navi Mumbai: 85
- Jubail Industrial City: 85
- Almere: 81
61-80: Rapid Rise – Strong growth, aligning well with its intended vision.
- Astana: 80
- Hulhumalé: 76
- Sejong City: 75
- Songdo International Business District: 74
- Ciudad Evita: 73
- Tapiola: 71
- Putrajaya: 70
- Lingang New City: 70
- New Cairo: 70
- Tengah: 70
- Tatu City: 67
41-60: Moderate Momentum – A city is developing steadily but hasn't fully clicked.
- Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City: 60
- CitraLand: 60
- Vision City: 59
- Yizhuang: 58
- Sri City: 58
- GIFT City: 54
- Konza Technopolis: 53
- King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC): 52
- NEOM: 50
- Nusajaya: 50
- Zenata: 50
- Dholera Smart City: 50
- King Abdullah Financial District: 50
- Binhai New Area: 48
- Al Duqm: 47
- Skolkovo: 41
21-40: Slow Burn – Some progress, but momentum is weak or uncertain.
- Mohammed VI Green City: 40
- Nusantara: 40
- Bismayah New City: 39
- Kilamba: 36
- Amaravati: 35
- Eko Atlantic: 34
- Xiong'an: 30
- Naypyidaw: 30
- Port Harcourt New Town: 30
- Gwadar: 30
- Oyala: 30
- Tianducheng: 29
- Thames Town: 25
- Ciudad de la Paz: 25
- Yachay: 25
- Lavasa: 25
- Forest City: 24
0-20: Stalled Start – Cities struggling with stalled growth and unmet expectations.
