WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Economy / Construction
Hanoi explores development plans in its South
Hai Yen 08:34, 2023/08/17
All five southern districts are located along major transportation routes and are subject to residential development.

The Hanoi Institute for Socio-Economic Development Studies (HISEDS) held a conference early this week to discuss development plans for five districts in the south of the capital, including My Duc, Thuong Tin, Phu Xuyen, Ung Hoa, and Thanh Oai.

 Bird's eye view of Phu Xuyen District. Photo: Nguyen Ha/The Hanoi Times

According to a report presented at the conference, these five districts share several similarities, such as extensive agricultural land, which accounts for about 60-70% of their total natural area, low urbanization, and a notable presence of recognized trade villages and historical-cultural landmarks.

Following Hanoi’s administrative boundary expansion 15 years ago, the position of these five districts became strategic, located along various transportation corridors such as highways, railways, and waterways. They are all key national arteries (Thuong Tin and Phu Xuyen), when the Ring Road No.4 will pass through Thuong Tin and Thanh Oai completed.

There are also plans for future domestic and international airports, which are expected to be built after 2030.

Meanwhile, there are also ambitious urbanization plans for these districts. The Phu Xuyen Satellite town project includes Phu Xuyen and Phu Minh towns, along with the expansion of nine more communes in Phu Xuyen and five communes in Thuong Tin.

Urban areas such as Van Dinh, Thuong Tin, Kim Bai and Dai Nghia will be targeted for ecological development and expansion. In the northern part of Thanh Oai, the Cienco 5 road corridor is witnessing the emergence of several new urban zones. Some rural areas have been urbanized and are seeking urban district status.

Ta Van Tuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, offers insight into the agricultural sector in this area, suggesting that the capital's agricultural efforts should focus on high-tech practices, particularly in selected areas such as plant production, seed cultivation, and the growth of key products.

Agriculture would be developed according to ecological principles, contributing to green and diverse landscape aesthetics while addressing climate change. The harmonious integration of agricultural zones with other functional areas, such as urban and industrial spaces, is emphasized to achieve a balanced and cohesive landscape.

"A gradual shift away from livestock farming in residential areas is proposed, with attention given to planning key products in conjunction with value chain creation. Cultural values would be linked to agricultural efforts, and special emphasis is placed on the organized spatial layout of rural residential areas to preserve their cultural identity," Tuong said.

Highlighting the importance of culture, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ha Minh Hai emphasized Hanoi's pioneering role as the first locality in the country to issue a specialized resolution regarding the cultural industry.

Resolution No.09-NQ/TU outlines the goal that by 2030, the cultural industry in the capital will establish itself as a key economic sector, making a strong contribution to the development of other industries and fields.

The guiding principles of the 13th National Party Congress Resolution, which outlines the nation's development path from 2021 to 2030, emphasize comprehensive human development and the cultivation of an advanced Vietnamese culture deeply rooted in national identity. This vision positions culture as an innate driving force that drives both national development and defense efforts.

Furthermore, Politburo Resolution 15-NQ/TW maps out directions and goals for Hanoi's development through 2030, with an extended vision through 2045. This resolution emphasizes the need to harmoniously combine the preservation of cultural identity with economic progress. It underlined that the synergy between economic and cultural growth should be a reciprocal relationship, where culture and its people are not only the goal, but also the foundation, resource and impetus for the capital's development.

During the seminar, experts highlighted the potential of cultural heritage as a substantial resource that can be harnessed to contribute to the overall socio-economic growth of the capital.

Hai suggested that both the districts and the consulting unit should focus on explaining the rationale for prioritizing the development of this distinctive cultural region. This effort should include the presentation of new perspectives and higher aspirations, with the goal of making the best use of the capital's resources in the planning process.

RELATED NEWS
TAG: hanoi southern Hanoi development Hanoi news hanoi urban areas hanoi 15 years
Other news
21:22, 2024/10/01
Hanoi to build a new biotech high-tech park
The HaBiotech is designed to engage in high-tech activities that align with global trends and Vietnam's strategic policies for high-tech development, with a particular focus on biotechnology.
15:47, 2024/09/28
Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2024 attracts over 1,200 pavilions
More than 400 local and international participants gathered at Vietnam's largest construction exhibition, which opened to create a connection among enterprises.
21:36, 2024/09/27
Hanoi prioritizes green constructions for sustainability
Green constructions are key to turn Hanoi into a sustainable, modern and energy-efficient city.
18:42, 2024/09/22
Another industrial cluster comes operational in Hanoi
The work is expected to transform Thanh Oai into a bustling commercial hub in southern Hanoi.
16:14, 2024/09/18
PM: All resources focused on accelerating key transportation projects
The Prime Minister reiterated that Vietnam will carry out these prioritized transportation projects with the utmost responsibility, “for the people, for the nation’s progress, and for the pride of our country.”
18:59, 2024/09/05
9 more housing projects approved for commercial launch in Hanoi
By 2025, Hanoi is projected to complete 26 projects with nearly 9,900 units.