Creating Green Urban Spaces: Hanoi’s Vision for Park and Public Space Development

THE HANOI CHRONICLE — The Hanoi People’s Council is convening a special session to review and enhance the management, renovation, and development of parks and public gardens across the capital.

Hanoi’s elderly citizens enjoy a morning jog at Phung Khoang Park, located in the heart of Nam Tu Liem District. Photo: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times, capturing the vibrant energy of the city’s green spaces.

This session aims to evaluate the progress made so far, identify areas for improvement, and assign clear responsibilities to relevant departments, agencies, and organizations.

The discussions will cover a range of topics, including planning, investment, restoration, and construction of parks and gardens, as well as ensuring compliance with directives from national and local authorities.

Officials will present their accomplishments, challenges, and proposed solutions to expedite public investment projects, addressing delays and assigning accountability.

Key agenda items include a comprehensive review of existing and planned parks and gardens, updating urban planning documents, removing policy bottlenecks, and streamlining land clearance, handover, and investment processes.

As of late March, nine parks across Hanoi, notably Ngoc Thuy Park, Long Bien Park, and Lam Ha Park in the vibrant Long Bien District, were completed or nearing completion.

Additionally, the city has inaugurated new recreational spaces, such as the Astronomy Park and Music Park in Ha Dong District, along with the serene Me Tri Park and Phung Khoang Park in Nam Tu Liem District. The city has also established 55 new public gardens and pocket parks, including Le Truc, Van Xuan, Hoang Dieu, Phan Dinh Phung, and Truc Bach Gardens, adding pockets of nature to the urban landscape.

The municipal government is encouraging developers to accelerate work on significant projects, including the highly anticipated Chu Van An Park, the West Nam Urban Area Reservoir Park, and the expansive Ha Dong Park.

The Hanoi People’s Council has already greenlit investment policies for major overhauls of iconic parks such as Thong Nhat, Bach Thao, and Thu Le, with developers finalizing proposals and securing approvals for swift implementation.

The Hanoi Department of Construction is committed to supporting district-level authorities in their efforts to complete 182 planned park and garden projects by 2025. This includes three gardens in the historic Ba Dinh District, one in Hai Ba Trung District, two in the scenic Tay Ho District, two in Nam Tu Liem District, and one park alongside three gardens in the vibrant Long Bien District.

Many beloved parks, including Thong Nhat, Cau Giay, and Nghia Do, are undergoing transformations, with lowered or removed perimeter fences, creating a more open and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors to enjoy.

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