Discover the first-ever '15-minute city' in Nghe An.
The "15-minute city" model at Central Bay, Eco Central Park, by the founder of Ecopark, contributes to improving the quality of life for residents by minimizing travel time, enhancing access to community services, and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
The founder of Ecopark is a pioneer in sustainable living.
Mr. Nguyen Van Khue (a resident of Westbay area, Ecopark urban area, 14km east of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi) starts his day by taking his two older children to school within the Ecopark urban area, a 5-minute motorbike ride from his home, and then to his workplace, a 10-minute drive away. The commute between these locations only takes 15 minutes by motorbike, ensuring his mornings are free from traffic jams and the need to rush to avoid being late for school or work.
“It’s wonderful that in this busy life, we have so much beautiful time together. Each street is associated with a song the children have just learned in class. They hum along, their footsteps tapping rhythmically amidst the rustling green trees. Like their older siblings, as they grow a little older, they excitedly call each other to go to school in the morning, and in the afternoons, they form groups to play soccer, badminton, bike, and play in the park. Their skin is tanned, but nature teaches them to be strong, resilient, and gives them a vibrant, cheerful spirit. We can live in many places depending on our work and social needs, but when choosing a place to live, to truly live, I choose Ecopark. I didn’t think that since the whole family moved here, everything would change so positively so quickly,” Mr. Khue shared about the meaningful and convenient life, saving him time commuting and allowing him to spend more time with loved ones.
Like Mr. Khue's family, Ms. Thu Minh (a resident of Sol Forest, Ecopark) starts each day by dancing with friends at the senior citizens' club in the urban area. On days when she wants a change of scenery, the club she founded moves its meeting place. Delicious restaurants or the year-round parks are also places they choose to organize camping trips, exercise, relax, take souvenir photos, and hold cultural performances for the community.
The families of Mr. Khue and Ms. Thu Minh are two of the more than 50,000 residents living in Ecopark urban area – pioneering the creation of a sustainable lifestyle in Vietnam by saving commuting time, utilizing internal amenities, and dedicating time to meaningful things.
Discover the first-ever "15-minute city" in Nghe An.
Continuing to promote a sustainable lifestyle but in a more unique way, recently, at the Eco Central Park urban area (nearly 200 hectares, in Vinh City, Nghe An province), the founder of Ecopark created a separate Central Bay subdivision, covering 20 hectares, based on the "Live - work - play" concept, becoming a typical model of the "15-minute city" appearing for the first time in Nghe An.
The concept of a "15-minute city" was first proposed in 2016 by French scholar Carlos Moreno and has become popular in recent years. A 15-minute city optimizes urban utilities and minimizes emissions from private transportation. Accordingly, in a 15-minute city, residential areas and essential infrastructure are designed to be close together, ensuring residents can walk, cycle, or use public transport to reach all necessary destinations within 15 minutes.
In the Central Bay subdivision, with "live" at its core, residents of each house, within a 5-10 minute walk or drive, can stroll together along a nature-respecting, five-sensory pathway; camp and host outdoor BBQ parties in the 2,800m² family park.2Artistic installations and sports activities, including badminton, basketball, pickleball, outdoor fitness, meditation, and yoga, are available at the central sports complex spanning nearly 5,000 square meters.2.
Central Bay is located adjacent to The Campus education zone, scheduled for handover in April 2025, and the FPT multi-level school system, expected to begin construction in June 2025. The zone also boasts a 3,000m² kindergarten.2This helps parents have more educational options for their children and reduces the time spent commuting to and from school each day.
For flexible, creative, and connected work, Central Bay offers coworking space up to 1,100m².2This includes a covered outdoor space and F&B services. Once operational, residents of Central Bay, instead of going to the office or a cafe, can reach the coworking space in just 5-10 minutes, where they can work and network with the startup community.
Enjoy life and have fun at Central Bay, located in the heart of the metropolis. Stepping out onto the street, residents can immediately participate in entertainment activities at the bustling 24/7 plaza and shop at the 11,200m² shopping mall.2In particular, the 3-story podium of the shopping mall will open in Q4/2025.
Food street 4,300m2Right within the residential area – where seasonal food festivals and street art performances take place, combined with playgrounds, residents can enjoy fun meals with family and friends without having to travel far.
According to experts and investors, the "15-minute city" model at Central Bay not only helps minimize negative environmental impacts by limiting traffic and encouraging sustainable modes of transportation such as walking and cycling, but also significantly improves the quality of urban life by enhancing access to community services and amenities. Furthermore, this model fosters community cohesion and creates a diverse, flexible living environment that reflects the values and needs of urban residents.
Nestled amidst the largest green park in Central Vietnam, Central Bay offers families a choice: living surrounded by nature or surrounded by amenities, between modernity and tranquility, between individual preferences and the quality of life for a multi-generational family.
According to the founder of Ecopark, the older generation needs a quiet space, close to nature, with healthcare facilities and a place to meet old friends. The middle-aged generation is concerned with work and finances, wanting a flexible workspace, high-end amenities, and business connections. Meanwhile, the younger generation needs a space for recreation, a good educational environment, and Central Bay, with its "15-minute city" model nestled amidst green spaces, is the answer to this need for a high-quality living environment for residents.
