A series of large projects on Hoan Kiem Lake are being researched to preserve and reconstruct the area, including the headquarters of the People's Council, the City People's Committee, and some items of the Hanoi Post Office.
On the evening of September 6, the Department of Construction announced the organization to collect opinions on local adjustments to the H1-1B urban subdivision planning (Ho Guom area and surrounding areas), scale 1/2,000, and part of the H1-1C urban subdivision planning (11 wards of old Hoan Kiem district), scale 1/2,000 combined with detailed planning solutions, scale 1/500 for renovation, embellishment, reconstruction, restructuring. Hoan Kiem Lake area and surrounding areas.
The scope of project research is in Hoan Kiem ward and Cua Nam ward, scale of 65.89 hectares, including the entire boundary of Urban Subdivision Planning H1-1B, scale 1/2,000 (area 63.72 hectares) and part of Urban Subdivision Planning H1-1C, scale 1/2,000.
Specifically, the northern research scope borders Hang Gai and Cau Go streets; The south borders Hai Ba Trung and Dang Thai Than; The West borders Hang Trong, Nha Tho, Au Trieu, Cathedral area and Nha Chung and Quang Trung streets; The East borders Nguyen Huu Huan, Ly Thai To, Le Lai, the State Bank of Vietnam area and the streets of Ly Dao Thanh, Tong Dan, Trang Tien, Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du.
According to the direction of the Capital's 100-year vision master plan, the historic inner city area, including Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings, is researched for preservation and reconstruction to promote the value of existing urban architectural space, control the scale of new development, improve the quality of landscape, infrastructure, environment and add amenities to serve residents and tourists, while strengthening the connection of Hoan Kiem Lake with the public square system in the area.
The overall idea is to research and organize Hoan Kiem Lake space as a large square - a symbol of the Capital, combined with August Revolution Square and the Opera House to form the "History - Culture - Art" space. The focus is on expanding connectivity around the lake, especially in the North and East; reconstruction and restructuring of community spaces, squares and green parks; renovate and embellish landmark architectural works; create a harmonious connection between old and new architecture; Organize diverse and flexible spaces to serve the capital's activities and events.
In which, the area north of Hoan Kiem Lake is expected to expand Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, forming a large square, strengthening the connection with Hoan Kiem Lake and the park - eastern square. The research plan for the layout of the iconic "Triumph Arch" project, inspired by the rising wings of a crane, creates a highlight that ends the urban axis of the old town and opens a new spatial axis to the South.
The area east of Hoan Kiem Lake is studied to form a system of squares and parks in the City People's Committee area, Ly Thai To flower garden, Hanoi Post Office and Hoa Phong tower. In addition, the project reorganizes the space around Ba Kieu temple, arranges a monument commemorating the capital's martyrs, strengthens connection with the Dinh Le - Trang Tien area and appropriate commercial and service spaces.
The eastern park - square space is researched to develop underground space to enhance services and public spaces and connect with C9 station of urban railway line No. 2, creating a special cultural, service and commercial TOD area.
For the City People's Committee headquarters area, the plan plans to arrange a new building with 9 floors above ground and 4 basement floors on the basis of restructuring the land. Based on the current situation, the project raises the issue of researching and dismantling the headquarters of the People's Council, the City People's Committee, the Red Scarf Theater and the Children's Palace block. This area is expected to retain three French architectural blocks including Au Tri Vien, Indochina Treasury and Governor's Court.
The Hanoi Post Office area is also planning to research and demolish a number of inappropriate architectural works, and at the same time research solutions to remind and recreate the image and typical architectural form of the old Bao An Pagoda in the central space within the Post Office campus.
The southeast area of Hoan Kiem Lake will be researched to organize a small commercial space combining coffee and kiosks, emphasizing the Trang Tien axis connecting from Hoan Kiem Lake to the Opera House; Organize the Nguyen Khac Can - Trang Tien alley route into a walking space, and at the same time add and expand the approach to the communal house - temple - Vu Thach pagoda relic complex from Hang Khay, Ba Trieu and Hai Ba Trung streets.
The area west of Hoan Kiem Lake will be studied to extend Nha Tho street to Hoan Kiem Lake connecting with Le Thai To street, creating open space and walking street; Study the layout of high-end hotel projects on the basis of restructuring the area of the newspaper headquarters and New Hanoi Newspaper Printing House, the headquarters of the City Investigation Police Agency at No. 2 Trang Thi and surrounding areas to serve tourism and socio-economic development.
The area of August Revolution Square, Opera House, National History Museum and surrounding areas will be researched to integrate the system of squares, flower gardens, museums and landscape architectural space east of Hoan Kiem Lake; connecting Trang Tien axis and Red River landscape boulevard; Developing an open cultural and artistic space behind the Opera House, forming an outdoor performance space combined with existing works.
The city is also researching space reorganization, merging the National History Museum and the Old Revolutionary Museum to form a connected cultural complex above ground and underground space. In addition, Hanoi also researched the layout of a new construction project (International Finance Tower) at the old Revolutionary Museum site after merging the two museums. New projects will be strictly controlled in terms of location, height, shape, architecture and viewing axis, not blocking important viewing axes, and not reducing the value of historical and cultural works.
The project also raises the issue of traffic organization and underground space, accordingly researching synchronization of ground traffic and underground space, ensuring connection between Hoan Kiem Lake, Opera House, National History Museum and new development areas. Underground space is researched in a multi-functional direction, combining traffic, parking, commerce, services, culture and appropriate support functions. In the square area, the park is expected to arrange from 3 to 3.5 basements, researching to form a complex connecting with C9 - TOD underground station.
Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee presided over and coordinated with Cua Nam Ward People's Committee to organize community consultation from September 7 to September 26. Project documents are publicly posted at: Hanoi Book Street (December 19 Street; Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee headquarters, 126 Hang Trong); Hanoi Exhibition Information Center (No. 93 Dinh Tien Hoang).
Online channels to collect opinions include the electronic information portal of the Department of Construction, Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee (www.hoankiem.hanoi.gov.vn), Cua Nam Ward People's Committee (www.cuanam.hanoi.gov.vn), Hanoi Construction Planning Institute; Electronic opinion polls and iHanoi application.
The online conference to collect opinions from the community is jointly organized by the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem Ward and the People's Committee of Cua Nam Ward, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 9.
