Decision No. 1569/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister: Approving the Master Plan for the Capital City of Hanoi for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050

Decision No. 1569/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister approves the Master Plan for Hanoi for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, aiming to transform the capital into a green, smart, and globally connected city. The plan sets ambitious economic and environmental targets, requiring compliance with sustainability and urban development standards. Key initiatives focus on economic corridors, urban growth zones, and digital transformation. This Decision provides a strategic framework to enhance Hanoi’s competitiveness, ensuring it becomes a dynamic, livable, and globally competitive capital.

13/02/2025

Decision No. 1569/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister: Approving the Master Plan for the Capital City of Hanoi for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050

The main points are as follows:

(i) The Master Plan aims to transform Hanoi into a green, smart, and globally connected city, focusing on sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness, replacing previous policies and aligning with new urban development objectives.
(ii) Economic and environmental goals include turning Hanoi into a leading financial and economic center by 2030, contributing 15-16% of the national GDP, addressing environmental challenges such as pollution reduction, expanding green spaces, and integrating modern urban infrastructure.
(iii) Implementation requirements specify that organizations and individuals involved in urban development must comply with technical standards and regulations on environmental quality and cultural heritage protection, register their projects to ensure integration with urban infrastructure as per the prescribed format, and obtain the necessary certifications for smart and sustainable urban models.
(iv) Development monitoring requires periodic reports to evaluate progress, effectiveness, and emerging issues during project implementation, applying to both ongoing projects and those initiated before 2021 with adjustments to meet sustainable development criteria.
(v) Key initiatives focus on developing five economic corridors and five urban growth zones to enhance connectivity and economic growth, strengthening public services such as healthcare, education, and transportation, and promoting the application of innovative technologies and digital transformation in urban management and infrastructure.

This Decision establishes a comprehensive legal framework to support the development of smart and sustainable urban models in Hanoi, reflecting the Government’s vision to build a dynamic, livable, and globally competitive capital city.

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