Hoa Binh province is pursuing a modern urban area model that can still preserve the local cultural identity, said Director of the provincial Construction Department Nguyen Tuan Anh.
Hoa Binh is rich in ethnic cultural values and also endowed with
beautiful natural scenery. Included in the master plan of the Hanoi Capital
region, the province with a favourable geographical location and a
long-standing historical background, is gradually undergoing strong
transformation in the process of urbanisation and socio-economic development.
However, rapid development also poses significant challenges
regarding urban planning, cultural heritage conservation, and environmental
protection, Anh said, emphasising that to ensure sustainable development, the
province eyes an urban model that is modern and able to preserve the local
identity.
Hoa Binh city’s
downtown is oriented towards sustainable development linked to promoting
cultural identities of ethnic groups.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has achieved notable successes in developing
urban infrastructure, transportation, and services. New urban areas,
eco-tourism zones, and industrial parks have gradually taken shape, helping
boost economic growth, improve the quality of life for residents, and attract
tourists.
However, several issues remain, for examples, urbanisation is
not yet comprehensive; some projects are not truly integrated with the overall
master plan; modern architecture sometimes overshadows the local traditional
identity; green spaces, parks, and eco-zones are still limited and do not
adequately meet the needs of urban residents.
Under the direction of the provincial Party Committee and the provincial
People's Committee, the Construction Department has consistently focused on
guiding local authorities, investors, and architects in the design and
construction investment process to work out solutions for sustainable urban
development linked to the local culture.
The provincial Architects' Association was asked to consider and address
several issues, including preserving and promoting traditional architectural
values; developing green and environmentally friendly urban areas; promoting
urban tourism connected with the local cultural identity; and applying
technology and building smart cities.
Sustainable urban development linked to the cultural identity not only helps
Hoa Binh uphold its traditional values but also creates a driving force for
economic growth, tourism, and living standard improvement.
To achieve this goal, close cooperation among government
agencies, businesses, architects, and the community is needed. It is believed
that in the coming time, with these open orientations, the Architects’
Association of Hoa Binh provincewill stay proactive in design practices
as well as in advice provision, helping Hoa Binh become an urban area with
harmonious combination of modernity and tradition.
The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee has agreed in principle on a proposal by the Standing Board of the Party Committee of Hoa Binh city to gather feedback on the city’s 1:2000 zoning plan, which forms part of its broader urban development strategy.
Hoa Binh province has made notable progress in public administration reform and digital government development, with the satisfaction index among citizens and businesses reaching over 84%, according to recent government evaluations.
Thanks to great efforts by local authorities in recent times, the governance and public administration performance of Mai Chau district has been significantly improved.
In the afternoon of June 6, the Party Committee, the People's Council, the People's Committee and the Fatherland Front of Lac Son district solemnly held a meeting to celebrate the 139th anniversary of the district's founding (1886–2025) and the 79th anniversary of the establishment of the district's Party Committee (1946–2025). There was the attendance of Mr. Bui Van Thang, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Mr. Quach Tat Liem, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Ms. Dang Bich Ngoc, the Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of the province; as well as the former leaders of the province and district through various periods, who are the natives of the district.
Implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology, innovation, and digital transformation is a golden opportunity for the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh to renew growth model, improve competitive edge and shorten digital gap.
Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, identifies sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs to build a developed and prosperous nation. In Hoa Binh province, this spirit is not just a slogan, it’s being put into action through concrete initiatives that form a "new development triangle”: digital citizenship, digital economy, and digital administration.
