Jun 30, 2024
Hanoi's Plans for Rivers and Lakes Development
Hanoi plans to revitalize urban rivers, protect lakes, and utilize their scenic assets in the 2021-2030 development plan. The plan emphasizes the socio-economic and cultural importance of major rivers like the Red River and Da River, as well as the significance of lakes like West Lake and Hoan Kiem Lake. It aims to address pollution and degradation of water bodies caused by urbanization and population pressure. The master plan also focuses on creating distinctive ecological spaces and developing waterway transportation.