From bridges spanning the Red River to new ring roads and urban developments, Hanoi is accelerating site clearance for some of its largest projects in years.

The historic campus of Hanoi University of Pharmacy at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street is set to be preserved under a “living heritage” model aimed at balancing historical conservation with the continuation of academic life.

Hanoi’s new master plan outlines ambitious infrastructure goals, from relocating interprovincial bus terminals to building an airport city in the south.

Experts believe the Red River mega boulevard project could turn Hanoi into one of Asia’s most distinctive riverfront capitals while preserving the cultural soul of northern Vietnam.

The Hanoi People’s Council on May 11 approved a resolution on the investment policy for the Red River Landscape Boulevard project, one of the capital’s largest-ever urban infrastructure and redevelopment schemes.

Hanoi plans to develop a night economy zone along the Red River scenic boulevard into a creative economic center bringing together high-value cultural, artistic and commercial activities.

Hanoi has agreed on a long-term plan to gradually relocate communities living outside the Red River dike system, aiming to reshape both riverbanks into a unified urban space for the next century.

Regarding the city’s long plan with a 100-year vision, information about the relocation of 860,000 people from inner Hanoi was “inaccurate.”

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

Hanoi is planning to expand major inner-city traffic corridors.

Hanoi University of Pharmacy believes that the proposal to convert its school space into a museum should be considered carefully.

Inflexible hourly fees for parking are creating unnecessary pressure and driving consumers away.

High-speed green transport is emerging as the answer for urban growth that protects the environment and enhances quality of life.

To alleviate pressure on roads, Hanoi is studying the use of underground space beneath public parks for new parking facilities.

The government and global experts stress digital tools, real-time weather systems, and urban resilience for climate change adaptation.

The city plans to repurpose a long-idle government guesthouse site into a public space with a pandemic memorial and underground infrastructure.

Constant flooding highlights Hanoi’s fragile infrastructure and the urgent need for long-overdue urban drainage upgrades.

Hanoi’s plan to build a riverside park along To Lich River must focus on enhancing local quality of life and honor historical relevance, experts advise.

At the unveiling of Hanoi’s master plan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized immediate action on environmental and traffic issues, setting a Q1 2025 deadline for project proposals.