Thu Thiem New Urban Area
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Thu Thiem New Urban Area is an urban project in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
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[edit] Location
The urban area is situated in District 2, by Saigon River, opposite to the downtown District 1 and District 7, Binh Thanh District. It also borders District 9 of the city.
[edit] Urban Layout
The urban area covers an area of 700 ha and is consisted of several sections: residences, pools, parks and office sections. Almost all buildings here are to be of 10 to 40-story. Once completed, this new urban area will replace District 1 as the city central. This new urban area is connected with the existing downtown with several bridges and a a 6-lane tunnel which are under construction.
[edit] Schedule and Investment
The project is carried out in stages, it's scheduled to be finished in 15 years depending on the investment capital. Priority is given to the infrastructure investors with favorabale assistance for the city government as well as preferential taxation.
[edit] External links
- Thu Thiem New Urban Project PMU official website
- Master Plan of Thu Thiem New Urban Area released, on Tuoi Tre daily (04 Mar 2006) (Vietnamese only)
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