The authorities of central District 1 have proposed turning Le Loi into a pedestrian street to attract more tourists to the area. This road will be connected to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and Ben Thanh Market to become a new tourist attraction.

District 1 proposed that the HCM City People's Committee approve the planning soon to attract investors.

The proposal is supported by agencies but the project should be researched and implemented first to be in conformity with the general planning of HCM City.

The Department of Tourism suggested that once the pedestrian street opens, it should not offer similar activities that are available at existing pedestrian roads.

The Department of Culture and Sports said that Le Loi Street would be a venue for major events in the city, so it suggested having more comments from the Department of Industry and Trade, the Department of Construction, and the Department of Planning and Architecture.

Currently, District 1 has two pedestrian streets - Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien.

Ho Van