The reorganization of localities is not just about restructuring and streamlining the administrative apparatus, but also about preserving, converging, and further developing the unique identity of each locality. Experience in urban development in Asian countries such as South Korea, China, and Japan shows that urbanization leads to a decline in community cultural values, as these values are often built and developed within a space rooted in the history, traditions, and customs of the local people.
Urbanization can lead to rapid changes in population composition, living spaces, and the natural environment, eroding the feelings, trust, and pride of local people towards their homes.
Dr. Truong Hoang Truong, Head of the Department of Urban Infrastructure, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, analyzed: The formation of new megacities needs to focus on the people in each locality. They are the main resource in preserving and developing local culture because they possess understanding, life experience, and strong ties to their local area.
To preserve the sense of community within a locality, it is essential to encourage the community's participation in the management and development of its culture. Forms of co-participation can take various levels, from soliciting opinions and listening to feedback from the community to involving the community directly or indirectly in the decision-making process. Establishing mechanisms for citizen participation, regardless of the level, significantly contributes to maintaining the community spirit of the locality.
Global experience has consistently affirmed that the lasting value of major cities lies in the values formed from their origins, passed down, and developed to the present day. This includes the cultural foundation, the traditions and identity of each village and alleyway, which are cherished and preserved to create the unique character and identity of these large cities—modern, integrated, yet distinct from other cities worldwide.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mach-nguon-noi-sinh-post800885.html






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