- A recent public consultation workshop gathered diverse stakeholder views regarding implementation of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- GCIEP and the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board hosted the workshop which was attended by public and private sector representatives, plus research institutes and universities.
- It represents a key milestone in advancing practical, inclusive solutions for sustainable and accessible urban development in Vietnam through TOD.
Stakeholders consult on policies for the development and management of TOD areas.
Key stakeholders for transit-oriented development (TOD) gathered in Hanoi on 18 July for a public consultation workshop, hosted by the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) and the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP).
Vietnam’s rapid urbanisation and high climate vulnerability has led to significant transport and urban infrastructure challenges, particularly in major cities like Hanoi. While metro rail projects are underway, delays and funding constraints hinder their progress, where a lack of integrated urban planning has resulted in sprawling, uncoordinated development, straining infrastructure and increasing vulnerability to climate change impacts, such as flooding.
Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach which incorporates transit-oriented development (TOD), smart city solutions and improved coordination between national and city-level authorities.
In Hanoi, GCIEP has been involved in developing resolutions aimed at guiding the management, development and financial mechanisms for potential TOD sites – operating withing existing legislation including the Hanoi Capital Law (2024), Railway Law (2025) and a National Assembly Resolution on urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (2025).
The aim of the workshop was to gather stakeholder feedback on these draft TOD-related resolutions which are due to be submitted to the Hanoi People’s Council for review.
With over 100 participants joining both in person and online there was strong interest, reflecting the wide-ranging support and engagement behind sustainable and accessible urban development. Attendees included representatives from central government and departments of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; private property developers; development partners; research institutes and universities.
This consultation workshop marks another key milestone in GCIEP’s work with Hanoi, MRB and the Government of Vietnam, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing practical, inclusive solutions for sustainable and accessible urban development through TOD.
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Published
23/07/25