Vietnam to Have 1,000 Urban Towns by Year 2025
Vietnam will have around 1,000 urban areas with a combined population of 52 million by 2025, according to a master plan just approved by the Government.
Under the plan with a vision to 2050 prepared by the Ministry of Construction, these towns are to obtain adequate, modern infrastructure and a healthy living environment.
The plan will help to reduce the urban-rural gap in living standards, protect the environment and use natural resources in a manner that will ensure sustainable urban development.
The plan also specifies socio-economic growth, architecture orientations and infrastructure development.
Major cities such as Hanoi, HCMC, Can Tho, Danang, Haiphong, Vinh, Hue and Quy Nhon will have satellite cities to compensate for accelerated population growth as well as to limit the increase in manufacturing plants in inner-city areas.
The plan also requires each city to have a particular design and architecture depending on its economy, culture, history and technological development.
The Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies will oversee the architecture of Hanoi and HCMC. The architecture of historic cities like Hue, Hoi An, Dalat and Sapa will be protected and embellished to make them unique. (dothi.net)
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