A glimpse of Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh Province
The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 891/QD-TTg dated August 22, 2024, approving the Master Plan for Urban and Rural Development for the period of 2021 – 2030, with a vision towards 2050.
According to the Master Plan, there are 5 centrally-governed municipalities, including: Hanoi Capital, Ho Chi Minh City (expected to become a special municipality by 2030), Hai Phong, Can Tho, and Da Nang (expected to become a Type I municipality by 2030).
8 provinces are oriented to become centrally-governed cities, including: Thua Thien Hue, Khanh Hoa, Bac Ninh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Hai Duong, and Binh Duong (expected to become a Type I city by 2030).
List of Centrally-Governed Municipalities or Provinces Oriented to Become Centrally-Governed Cities
List of Type I Cities
The Master Plan has announced a list of 42 Type I cities, including: 11 cities in the Red River Delta region, 5 cities in the North Central and Coastal region, 7 cities in the North Midland and Mountainous region, 3 cities in the Central Highlands region, 5 cities in the South East region, and 11 cities in the Mekong Delta region.
List of Type II Cities
There are 50 Type II cities, including: 10 cities in the Red River Delta region, 11 cities in the North Midland and Mountainous region, 11 cities in the North Central and Coastal region, 3 cities in the Central Highlands region, 8 cities in the South East region, and 7 cities in the Mekong Delta region.
List of Type III Cities
Proposed Planning for Adding 2 New Cities in Ho Chi Minh City
According to Architect Ngô Viết Nam Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City should consider planning two cities within the city in the south and north.
Comprehensive regional connectivity
In addition to building strong physical infrastructure, Ho Chi Minh City needs to strengthen its soft connections with other provinces in the region in order to promote economic development. This includes prioritizing the training of skilled workforce and ensuring access to quality healthcare.
Vietnam’s largest province, yet still feels like a ‘tight-fitting shirt’, population of the dependent cities set to expand almost fourfold.
The Deputy Minister of Construction stated that currently, Nghệ An province is like a tight-fitting garment in terms of development. Changing the functions of urban areas will contribute to the economic and social development, not only for Vinh City but also for the entire region.
Expanding Urban Restructuring Potential through TOD Model
The Master Plan for General Adjustment of Hanoi Capital until 2045, with a vision to 2065, is currently being finalized by the City of Hanoi with several new points.
Emergence of 9 Modern Urban Developments in Binh Duong’s Upcoming City
Notably, there are areas around the Ring Road 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
