A new look around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Following the demolition of the "Shark's Jaw" building, authorities have completed the renovation of many items in the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area. To date, phase 1 of the renovation of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square has been basically completed, creating a more spacious and elegant space next to Hoan Kiem Lake.

After renovation, the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area, spanning 1.4 hectares, has become a spacious green space connecting to the Hoan Kiem Old Quarter, and the pedestrian area along Hoan Kiem Lake has become a community gathering place.

Currently, in the square area, the local authorities have placed many square-shaped flower pots, featuring the symbol of Khue Van Cac, to both enhance urban aesthetics and ensure safety for recreational activities inside.

Video: The renovated Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square

The space of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square has become more spacious and attractive after the renovation. Photo: QUOC KHANH

In particular, the area formerly occupied by the "Shark's Jaw" building (at 7-9 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem Ward), after its demolition, has now been fitted with a large LED screen. This serves both to promote and publicize the image of the area and to create an impressive visual highlight for residents and tourists visiting the square.

On Dinh Tien Hoang street, the parking lot has been relocated, the median strip removed, and traffic has been reorganized more efficiently. Rows of trees have been arranged to naturally separate the lanes.

A system of potted plants arranged around the square clearly separates the square area from the road. Photo: QUOC KHANH

In response to some dissenting opinions suggesting that the renovated Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square lacks harmony with the overall, ancient landscape of Hoan Kiem Lake, a representative of the Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee stated that after phase 1, the space of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square has been expanded and made more open, serving the public.

In the coming period, the Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee will continue to implement phase 2 of the square renovation and beautification project, focusing on the organization of architectural and landscape space, such as the placement of the light tower and underground sections; researching the reconstruction of the facades of the relevant streets within the planning research boundary; researching the overall paving of the square area; and adding urban amenities.

Map of the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area. Photo: QUOC KHANH

Video: Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square becomes a highlight by Hoan Kiem Lake.

Regarding the planning of underground construction, according to the overall site plan, Hoan Kiem ward will study the construction of an underground space of approximately 3 basement levels beneath the main square, with plans to allocate cultural and commercial space on basement level 1 and parking on basement levels 2 and 3.

Here are some photos of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square on the morning of September 10th:

The Ho Guom fountain is located in Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. Photo: QUOC KHANH

Numerous flower pots and ornamental plants have been arranged around Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square after its renovation. Photo: QUOC KHANH

After the first phase of renovation, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square has become spacious and airy. Photo: QUOC KHANH

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dien-mao-moi-ben-ho-hoan-kiem-post812389.html