Recently, the Palm River subdivision commenced construction, marking a new phase of development for Palm City - a large-scale urban area spanning over 30 hectares in Nam Rach Chiec, Ho Chi Minh City.
To restore the Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi cannot approach it as a standalone project, but needs a comprehensive strategy of sufficient scale to resolve the issues of heritage preservation and urban development.
The new master plan shapes Hanoi's development according to a multi-polar model, expanding urban space through ecological buffer zones, belts, and inter-regional radial axes.
Many streets in central Hanoi are being dug up for drainage system upgrades, a natural consequence of infrastructure development lagging behind urban growth.
Many experts believe that the lack of dedicated food streets and the proliferation of eateries in a chaotic manner throughout urban areas is a planning mistake that could have serious consequences.
The Politburo called for the development of a complementary and harmonious urban and rural planning system that protects the ecological environment (villages within cities, cities within villages).
This was the point emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at a meeting to discuss the draft Decree on the management of parks, green spaces, and water bodies.
Regarding the concept of "cities within cities," Mr. Nguyen Quang Huan suggested considering adding the concept of "mega-cities" to the draft Law on Urban and Rural Planning.
On the morning of October 25th, the National Assembly discussed in the plenary session several contentious issues in the draft Law on Urban and Rural Planning.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stated that building height is related to security and flight safety, and no one is prohibiting the construction of high-rise buildings in the inner city.
The "108-Story Tower Architectural Design Competition," part of the North Hanoi Smart City project, attracted participation from four leading global consulting firms.
After more than 14 years of implementing the Urban Planning Law and more than 10 years of implementing the Construction Law, urban planning, construction planning, and functional zoning have revealed some overlaps.
The Eixample district (Barcelona, Spain) was built during the city's expansion, covering an area of 7,5 km2, and is characterized by its long, straight, and uniform streets.
"The Hanoi Capital City planning is a long-term plan, and we hope that in this planning process, infrastructure development will be prioritized," said Associate Professor Hoang Van Cuong.
According to the Director of the Hanoi Department of Planning and Architecture, Hanoi's planning previously turned its back on the Red River, but in the future, urban development will orient itself towards the Red River.
Of the nearly 400 street names that need to be changed in Ho Chi Minh City, 38 are inaccurate names of historical figures or places, and 21 have no historical or cultural significance.
Many urban areas in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing a shortage of classrooms for students, and National Assembly representatives are demanding accountability from management agencies regarding this issue.
Responding to questions on the afternoon of November 3rd, Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi explained five reasons for flooding in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, and Can Tho...
Education planning must be forward-looking. Where parents are still scrambling to buy application forms and participating in lotteries for their children's school places, the responsibility in the planning process needs to be reviewed.
Resolution 06-NQ/TW sets out objectives for urban planning and sustainable development in Vietnam, emphasizing that the urbanization rate should reach at least 45% by 2025.
This morning, May 18th, the National Conference was held to disseminate and implement Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW dated January 24, 2022, of the Politburo on urban planning and development.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, former Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, believes that urban planning must be implemented effectively, and that city residents should not suffer because of it.
The extremely narrow and oddly shaped houses brazenly appear along Truong Chinh Street after the Ring Road 2 elevated bridge was opened to traffic, causing a loss of urban aesthetics in Hanoi.
The Ministry of Construction assessed that the land freed up after the factory was relocated from the inner city was largely used for building houses, shopping centers, and offices, not in compliance with the planning regulations.