The Hanoi Department of Planning and Architecture in conjunction with the People’s Committees of Tu Liem, Cau Giay and Tay Ho districts on January 14 announced the adjusted detailed planning of the western West Lake urban area.

Accordingly, the adjusted area is in Xuan La ward in Tay Ho district, Nghia Do ward in Cau Giay district, and Xuan Dinh and Co Nhue communes in Tu Liem district.

The urban area will cover over 210 ha, with a population of around 24,300.

The plan also gives information on the adjustment of land fund for building headquarters of ministries, State agencies and organisations, Thang Long theatre and other cultural works.

A modern and synchronous architecture and scenery will be designed for the zone, with hi-rise and multifunctional buildings alternated with greenery areas, creating a special architectural complex in the right bank of the Red River.

The project’s investor - T.H.T Company said from January 21, it will start construction of infrastructure in the area in a hope of making it the most beautiful, modern and harmonised in the Southeast Asian region.-VNA