Nghe An issues plan on urban management and sustainable development

Improve the quality of urbanization

The plan aims to accelerate the speed and improve the quality of urbanization, develop sustainable urban areas with modern, green architecture, rich in Nghe An cultural identity; form a number of dynamic, smart urban areas and urban chains connected to the urban system in the region and the country. Complete the system of mechanisms and policies to mobilize and effectively use resources to invest in developing synchronous and modern urban infrastructure, creating a driving force to promote the rapid and sustainable development of the urban economy; improve the quality of life, basically meet the needs of housing and social infrastructure for urban residents.

A corner of the southern part of Vinh city. Photo: Lam Tung

Accordingly, the specific targets include: The urbanization rate of the province by 2025 will reach 36% or more, by 2030 will reach 43-45%; the number of urban areas in the whole province by 2025 will be about 27, by 2030 will be about 30-35. By 2025, 100% of urban areas will have approved master plans, zoning plans, urban renovation, embellishment, reconstruction and development programs; 100% of urban areas from type IV and above will complete urban classification criteria on urban infrastructure; The average floor area of ​​housing per capita in urban areas by 2025 will reach at least 28+34m2, by 2030 will reach at least 32+35m2; The average green area per urban resident by 2025 will reach about 10+15m2 (of which public green land will reach 4m2), by 2030 it will reach about 12m2 (of which public green land will reach 5m2); By 2030, build Hoang Mai city, Thai Hoa city, Dien Chau town and Do Luong town intosmart city, connecting to regional and national smart urban networks…

Vision to 2045: The urbanization rate of the province is among the high average group of the country. The urban system is linked into a synchronous, unified, balanced network between regions; capable of adapting to climate change, preventing and combating natural disasters, epidemics, and protecting the environment; with unique, green, and modern architecture. Successfully build at least 02 leading urban areas in the country, playing the role of a hub connecting and developing with the urban network of the province, region, and country. The economic structure of the urban area develops in a modern direction with green economic sectors and digital economy accounting for a large proportion.

Building financial policies and investing in urban development

According to Plan 360/KH-UBND, the Provincial People's Committee also plans urban development for the whole province until 2030 for each period: Period 2022 - 2025, Period 2026 - 2030.

To achieve the set goals, the Provincial People's Committee has proposed tasks and solutions to strengthen leadership, direction, propaganda, raise awareness of planning, construction, management and sustainable urban development in the province; Develop and promulgate specific mechanisms to promote the development of urban areas with regional dynamics and economic key points. Support localities to quickly implement compensation, site clearance, support and resettlement for new urban areas and functional areas to accelerate the process of land recovery and land handover for investment and development projects. Develop mechanisms and policies to call for strategic investors insustainable urban development, green cities, smart cities.

Perspective of Vinh - Cua Lo boulevard planning.

Research and develop policies to support the development of industrial parks and service urban areas associated with urban development-oriented areas throughout the province. Review and improve the system of legal documents, create a favorable legal corridor, remove "bottlenecks" for investment attraction, land management, investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction to ensure transparency, consistency, gradually eliminate conflicts, overlaps, and legal problems in the implementation process. Research and develop policies to support the construction of a sustainable urban development model, suitable for the western mountainous areas, areas with important positions in national defense and security, areas with many historical relics, cultural heritages, and natural landscapes that need to be preserved and maintained.

Solutions to improve the quality of urban planning to meet the requirements of sustainable urban development and management; Focus on building and developing a sustainable national urban system and synchronous network such as: Focus on building urban areas, urban corridors, coastal urban strips on the basis of clearly defining the role and function of each urban area, especially the dynamic urban areas of each region and the whole province, urban areas connecting neighboring provinces. Identify urban development as the nucleus of regional socio-economic development, increase urban density in delta areas. Develop a chain of coastal urban areas associated with the implementationMarine economic strategyand ensure national defense and security; plan coastal urban areas in areas with solid foundations and stable elevations, convenient transportation and fresh water supply in the future; strictly control and monitor sea encroachment for urban development. Invest in improving the resilience to natural disasters and adaptation to climate change of coastal cities and vulnerable ecological zones.

The Vinh Citadel Moat project was completed with funding from the World Bank. Photo by Thu Huyen

Develop and implement synchronous mechanisms and policies to develop Vinh city, Hoang Mai town, Thai Hoa town and central urban areas in the region into modern, smart cities, leading and creating spillover effects, linking urban areas. Use urban planning tools, socio-economic development planning and other market tools to regulate and strictly control the increase in urban population, especially in large urban areas of the province. Strictly manage the development of high-rise housing in large urban centers, especially in the central area. Prioritize the development of small urban areas (type V) and suburban areas to support rural development through urban-rural linkages. Invest in developing urban areas with heritage and tourism values, urban areas associated with areas with great potential for tourism development.

Develop and effectively implement projects and programs on urban development to respond to climate change, prevent and combat natural disasters and epidemics; renovate, embellish, rebuild and upgrade urban areas; build and develop smart cities; build new rural areas in line with urbanization orientation. Develop new urban models in line with reality, focusing on the model of urban development according to traffic orientation (TOD). Research and develop criteria to identify and develop urban areas with outstanding locations and functions in science and technology development, industrial economy, ports, airports, etc. and issue appropriate separate development policies. Review and synchronously implement urban renovation, embellishment and reconstruction programs.

Hoang Mai Town. Photo: Tuan Anh

At the same time, promote housing development,synchronous urban infrastructure system, modern, connected, adapting to climate change; Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of urban management, urban quality of life, ensuring social security and welfare, security, safety and urban order; Developing urban economic areas; innovating financial mechanisms and policies and investing in urban development, including attracting projects to create momentum to mobilize investment capital and resources for Vinh, Hoang Mai, Thai Hoa, Dien Chau, Do Luong. Reviewing and determining a more reasonable retained revenue ratio for key urban areas to ensure the promotion of the role of dynamic urban areas in the province, having a mechanism to generate revenue, decentralizing the budget to urban areas with plans to upgrade urban types.

To implement urban planning, the Provincial People's Committee also requires the arrangement and consolidation of the organizational apparatus, and reform of administrative procedures. Review and adjust the general planning for Vinh city construction; plan the urban areas of Hoang Mai and Thai Hoa in the direction of urban expansion; complete the planning for the construction of Dien Chau, Do Luong and Con Cuong districts in the direction of forming dynamic urban areas as a basis for management and investment development. Speed ​​up the progress of establishing, appraising and approving zoning plans, detailed plans, planning management regulations, and architecture of dynamic urban areas...