Hanoi’s strategy to relocate 860,000 inner-city residents can only succeed if livelihoods and infrastructure go hand-in-hand, urban planning experts caution.

A 100-year blueprint for the capital envisions a strategic restructuring of the city, tackling long-standing issues while paving the way for sustainable development.

The capital city is preparing for one of the largest urban restructuring efforts in its history, targeting inner-city density and unlocking new growth.

As part of adjustments to the Capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision, Hanoi has proposed urban restructuring and inner-city population decongestion, with plans to relocate more than 860,000 people during the 2026–2045 period.

Hanoi’s recent moves haven’t yet resolved the deep-rooted difficulties of a city with nearly 9 million residents. But they mark something important: the city has begun confronting its toughest urban bottlenecks directly.

Spanning nearly 50,000 hectares, these five strategic developments are set to reshape Hanoi’s urban landscape from 2026 to 2035.

While awaiting future investment decisions, the former site of the Phan Dinh Phung Sports Arena - one of the last remaining “golden land” plots in downtown Ho Chi Minh City - has been converted into a public park, ending nearly a decade of neglect.

Hanoi has officially revoked the decision to convert land use at 11–13 Nguyen Chi Thanh in Giang Vo Ward, marking the end of a long-stalled high-rise development project on one of the city's most valuable land plots.

The new master zoning plan along a 40-km stretch of the Red River targets a population of up to 350,000 by 2045, with a bold vision for urban renewal and flood resilience.

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

After decades of anticipation, the long-stalled Binh Quoi – Thanh Da peninsula project in Ho Chi Minh City is finally moving toward realization, as city authorities formally issue an open call for strategic investors.

After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard is nearly complete, signaling a greener, safer shift in urban mobility.

Current urban water supply systems boast a combined designed capacity of about 13.7 million cu.m per day, providing roughly 95% of the urban population with access to clean water.

Urban experts and lawmakers share their visions for a future-ready Ho Chi Minh City driven by modern infrastructure and reform.

The capital’s most ambitious urban development project kicks off, transforming both banks of the Red River.

The Hanoi People’s Committee and Sun Group will officially break ground on December 19, on the Project for the Renovation, Upgrading and Revitalization of park corridors along both banks of the To Lich River.

A family owning more than 421 square meters of land on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward has been awarded over 466 billion VND (approximately $19.1 million) in compensation to relocate for the East Hoan Kiem Park project.

Vietnam’s mega urban projects are transforming real estate with integrated, world-class lifestyles, drawing investors and reshaping cityscapes.

Two major construction contracts worth nearly $100 million have officially broken ground as part of the large-scale Xuyen Tam canal rehabilitation project in Ho Chi Minh City, which carries a total budget exceeding $700 million.