Vietnam's urbanization rate will reach more than 50% by 2030.

According to Resolution 06-NQ/TW on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of Vietnamese urban areas to 2030, with a vision to 2045 issued by the Politburo on January 24, 2022, the urbanization rate by 2025 will reach at least 45%, and by 2030 it will reach over 50%.

Resolution 06-NQ/TW mentions a number of targets for urbanization rate to reach at least 45% by 2025, and over 50% by 2030. The ratio of urban construction land to total natural land area will reach about 1.5 - 1.9% by 2025, and about 1.9 - 2.3% by 2030... Illustration photo: Internet.

According to the general assessment, the urbanization process, planning, construction, management and urban development in recent times still have many limitations. The urbanization rate achieved is lower than the target set in the Socio- Economic Development Strategy 2011 - 2020; the quality of urbanization is not high, urban development is mainly in width, causing waste of land, the level of economic concentration is still low. In addition, the urbanization and urban development process is not closely and synchronously linked with the process of industrialization, modernization and new rural construction. The structure and quality of urban infrastructure have not met the requirements of population and economic development in urban areas; have not adapted to climate change and responded to large-scale epidemics. Environmental pollution in large cities tends to increase; The capacity for urban management and administration is still weak... Therefore, the general goal of Resolution 06-NQ/TW is to accelerate the speed and improve the quality of urbanization, develop sustainable urban areas according to the network, and form a number of smart dynamic urban areas and urban chains connecting with the region and the world. Institutions and policies on planning, construction, management and sustainable urban development are basically completed. Urban infrastructure, especially the technical infrastructure framework and essential social infrastructure, are built and developed synchronously and modernly. The urban economy grows rapidly, effectively and sustainably. The quality of life in urban areas is high, ensuring basic satisfaction of housing and social infrastructure needs for urban residents. Developing modern, green, smart urban architecture with rich identity, typical cultural elements are preserved and promoted. Resolution 06-NQ/TW mentions a number of targets, which are: The urbanization rate by 2025 will reach at least 45%, by 2030 it will reach over 50%. The ratio of urban construction land to the total natural land area will reach about 1.5 - 1.9% by 2025, by 2030 it will reach about 1.9 - 2.3%. Meanwhile, the number of urban areas nationwide by 2025 will be about 950 - 1,000, by 2030 it will be about 1,000 - 1,200. By 2025, 100% of existing and new urban areas will have master plans, zoning plans, renovation, embellishment, reconstruction and urban development programs; Ensure that at least 100% of urban areas of type III or higher complete the criteria for urban classification in terms of urban infrastructure, especially infrastructure for health, education, training and urban cultural works. By 2030, a number of national and regional urban centers will be formed that meet the criteria for health, education and training, and urban cultural works equivalent to the average level of urban areas in the group of 4 leading ASEAN countries. The ratio of traffic land to urban construction land is expected to reach about 11-16% in 2025, 16-26% in 2030. The average green space per urban resident will reach about 6-8m2 in 2025, about 8-10m2 in 2030. The average housing floor area per capita in urban areas will reach at least 28m2 in 2025, and at least 32m2 by 2030. Building a national and regional smart urban network connecting internationally and 3-5 urban areas with regional and international recognized brands by 2030. Resolution 06/NQ-TW also sets out a vision for planning, building, managing and sustainably developing Vietnamese urban areas by 2045. Of which, building at least 5 urban areas of international stature, playing the role of a hub connecting and developing with regional and international networks. The economic structure of urban areas develops in a modern direction with green economic sectors and digital economy accounting for a large proportion... In the coming time, continue to perfect institutions and policies to facilitate the urbanization process, planning, construction, management and sustainable urban development. Improve the quality of urban planning to meet the requirements of building and managing sustainable urban development. Focus on building and developing a national urban system that is sustainable and synchronous in terms of network. Promote the development of housing, synchronous, modern, interconnected urban infrastructure systems, and adaptation to climate change. Build and perfect the urban government model; improve the effectiveness and efficiency of urban management and the quality of urban life, ensure social security and welfare, security, safety and urban order. Develop the urban economy; innovate financial mechanisms and policies and invest in urban development...

A new urban area in the west of Hanoi . Illustration photo: VNA

Ms. Tran Thu Hang, Director of the Department of Planning and Architecture, Ministry of Construction, said: "The planning orientation has clarified the roles and functions of 6 socio-economic regions associated with key urban areas, strategic urban areas such as the two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as type I urban areas and places that will become type I urban areas. The planning sets out development requirements to harmonize socio-economic development while still protecting the environment, landscape and technical infrastructure conditions in the best way."./.

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