More public spaces for local residents
VGP - The capital, a densely populated city facing challenges from rapid urbanization, climate change and air pollution, eyes to have its 30 parks and flower gardens by the end of this year.
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Hanoians can look forwards to more public spaces which will be built as part of the efforts to make Ha Noi's environment greener and more sustainable.
Half of the workload has been completed so far, with 14 flower gardens having been put into use.
The local administration agreed in principle to grant nearly VND900 billion (US$35.6 million) for the renovation of the three large parks of Thong Nhat, Thu Le, and Bach Thao.
Nine large parks are under construction, adding some 320 hectares of green spaces across the city.
Local residents have expressed their hope for more green spaces which play an important role in their spiritual and cultural lives.
Ha Noi has set a target to have 60 parks, including 18 new ones, in the inner city by 2030.
Raising green spaces per person by 2025
Earlier, Ha Noi plans to plant between 200,000-250,000 trees in 2024, targeting a five-fold increase in green space to 8-10 m2 per person by 2025.
The plan was mentioned in the 2024 socio-economic scheme from Ha Noi People's Committee. Between 100,000 and 120,000 trees were planted in February 2024, with the remaining number planted throughout the year, before October.
The new trees have been planted at historical and cultural sites, new urban areas, and public buildings, as well as along transportation routes.
This makes the total number of urban trees in Hanoi reach 1.8 million and the city's total forest area reach nearly 18,600 hectares, with the forest coverage rate approaching 6%. However, the city's urban green space ratio currently stands at about 2 m2 per capita only, while the standard for Type 1 and special cities is at least 6-7 m2 per capita.
Reports regarding gardens and parks in the city were also mentioned in the plan. The city has completed the renovation process of five gardens: Truc Bach in Ba Dinh District, Hoang Van Thu in Hoang Mai District, Dien Hong in Hoan Kiem District, Ngoc Lam in Long Bien District, and Le Truc in Ba Dinh District.
Five new parks in the districts of Cau Giay, Ha Dong, Long Bien, and Nam Tu Liem have also been built. Meanwhile, the renovation plans of three major parks - Thong Nhat, Thu Le, and Bach Thao - have been approved./.
