Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Tran Sy Thanh
Speaking at a recent municipal people's council meeting, the Hanoi leader said that they were gathering opinions from experts, public managers and local people about the plan.
"We're trying to find a new investment mechanism for the city's public parks so that they benefit more people," he said.The official said that each park in Hanoi is in a different situation and needs different plans.
"While the Thu Le Zoo Park, Thong Nhat Park, and Botanical Garden Park are facing serious deterioration, some other parks are reporting violations or slow progress in construction," he said.
Currently, Hanoi has four parks under the city's administration, including Thong Nhat, Thu Le, Botanical Garden Park, and Hoa Binh. Local authorities have planned to upgrade these parks since late 2021, but faced numerous difficulties.
Botanical Garden Park is facing serious deterioration
Over 40 parks under the management of districts have also been included in the renovation plan during the 2021-2025 period, such as Linh Dam, Bac Linh Dam, Ba Mau, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Den Lu, Indira Gandhi, and Nguyen Trai.
Hanoi also set the goal to build nine new parks by 2025, including those in the Hanoi Southwest urban area; CV1 at Cau Giay and Nam Tu Liem districts; Chu Van An memorial park in Thanh Tri; Kim Quy cultural, tourism and entertainment park in Dong Anh; Phung Khoang lake park in Nam Tu Liem and Thanh Xuan districts; and Ha Dong park.
"These parks will all have free entrance after being upgraded," the city leader said.