On 19/5, Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman Truong Viet Dung updated the progress of key projects, emphasizing that land clearance is crucial for infrastructure development, leveraging land resources, and reshaping the capital.
The city is currently implementing 1,428 projects, including 27 key initiatives designed to address socio-economic challenges. To meet its 11% growth target this year, Hanoi considers land clearance a critical area requiring immediate action.
According to Mr. Dung, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee directly oversees and reviews project progress weekly. The Standing Committee of the Hanoi People's Committee also holds two weekly meetings to promptly address any emerging issues. After 7 months, many previously stalled projects have seen significant improvements.
This new resettlement policy introduces a "multi-purpose urban area" model, which integrates resettlement, social, and commercial housing. Resettlement housing will comprise approximately 40-50% of the total units. The city guarantees consistent construction quality across all housing types within these urban areas.
"Hanoi will also develop livelihood zones directly within these projects, based on actual vocational surveys, to help residents secure stable employment after relocation," he stated, emphasizing that "new homes must be equal to or better than old homes." The city plans to prioritize investment in resettlement areas, developing them either in advance or concurrently with main projects to help residents settle quickly.
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Thuong Thanh resettlement area, Long Bien. Photo: Pham Chieu |
City leaders believe this model addresses past shortcomings where many small, fragmented resettlement projects only offered housing without ensuring long-term livelihoods. Hanoi plans to strategically locate these multi-purpose urban areas along major development axes, minimizing relocation distance for affected residents.
The city has implemented 26 specific mechanisms to resolve long-standing land and land clearance issues. During the waiting period for resettlement housing, each household receives up to 15 million VND monthly in rental support, while single individuals receive up to 5 million VND.
Integrated capital master plan to be announced by end of June
The Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman announced that the city is finalizing the Integrated Capital Master Plan, which encompasses both general planning and socio-economic development strategies. Hanoi plans to release all planning drawings and is exploring a 4D model to enhance public visualization and information access.
By the end of 6/2026, Hanoi will host an event to unveil the master plan and attract investment. The city's development strategy is guided by the principle of "Civilized - Smart - Creative," emphasizing cultural preservation and refusing to compromise traditional values for economic growth.
Pertaining to the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis project, Mr. Dung noted it is one of the capital's nine major development corridors. Spanning over 11,400 hectares, it has an estimated total investment of 736,963 billion VND. From 2026 to 2030, the city will prioritize investment in core infrastructure, river channel regularization, and, critically, resettlement areas to ensure residents' housing stability before implementing larger project components.
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