(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi has started construction on two mega development projects: the Olympic Sports Urban Area and the Red River Landscape Boulevard. These landmark initiatives are envisioned as pioneering milestones for a spectacular transformation of the capital dubbed the “Red River Miracle”.
 The Red River Landscape Boulevard project is expected to become a new symbol of Hanoi. (Photo: Phan Phuong/VNA) |
The Red River Landscape Boulevard project, a long-held aspiration, is now approaching realization. Covering 11,000 hectares, it includes an 80-kilometer transportation boulevard and a network of landscaped parks and entertainment areas.
Scheduled for completion by 2030, the project is expected to become the centerpiece of the Red River Miracle. Research on development along both banks of the Red River dates back decades, accompanied by numerous planning schemes and proposals.
According to Trinh Xuan Quang, a deputy of the Hanoi People’s Council, the project marks a breakthrough in efforts to turn the Red River axis into a new symbol of Hanoi’s growth.
“The idea of a major city on both banks of the Red River took shape after 1954, and particularly in the 2000s with Hanoi’s expansion that shifts the development focus toward the north of the Red River. This project embodies the aspirations of generations of Hanoians, city leaders, and national leaders alike,” said Quang.
 The Red River Landscape Boulevard is scheduled for completion in time for the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 2030. (Photo: Phan Phuong/VNA) |
The project will span 19 communes and wards. Tran Huy Anh, a member of the Hanoi Architects Association, underscored the need for for scientists and the entire society to show greater determination to ensure Hanoi’s rapid and sustainable development.
The Olympic Sports Urban Area project is expected to deliver a powerful boost to the southern area of the capital. Spanning more than 9,000 hectares with an initial estimated investment of 36.8 billion USD, it is Hanoi’s largest urban project to date.
The Sports Complex including the Bronze Drum Stadium is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2030, with the entire project to be finalized by 2035, enabling Hanoi to host major regional and global sporting events such as ASIAD or even the Olympics.
 The Olympic Sports Urban Area is launched on December 19, 2025. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA) |
Politburo member and Secretary of Hanoi’s Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc said, “These exceptionally important projects aim to realize the Red River Miracle, supporting a GRDP growth target of 11% or higher throughout the 2026-2030 period. This will create a new face for the thousand-year-old capital as it evolves into a green, smart, and globally connected mega-city.”
With urgent and strong engagement from authorities at all levels, these projects are set to progress on schedule, ultimately reshaping Hanoi’s future.