New urban areas attracting residents relocating from inner-city neighborhoods must offer not just alternative housing, but a genuinely improved quality of life. However, according to Lang, these satellite cities must be equipped in advance with comprehensive services, not simply built as dormitory towns. “New urban areas should not only replace housing, but offer better living conditions, from schools and hospitals to green space and essential public services,” he emphasized. To avoid this, satellite cities must become real economic hubs - home to enterprises, tech zones, commerce and creative industries capable of creating high-quality employment. Laying the foundation for a sustainable urban structureBeyond the question of where people live, Hanoi’s urban restructuring is an opportunity to re-engineer the city’s traffic system in a more sustainable and scientific way.

Source: VietNamNet News February 02, 2026 03:45 UTC