Keyword: "transit-oriented development (TOD)"

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Planning and Architecture, the boundaries of the five TOD areas along Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) have been approved, covering a total area of approximately 939 ha. The city is now drawing up plans for these areas.

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a strategic solution that could help Ho Chi Minh City address its current challenges and develop a sustainable transport network, which would help create a smart and liveable city, said the director of the municipal Department of Transport, Tran Quang Lam.