Empire City is a major property development in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area of Ho Chi Minh City. The project is located on one of the prime riverfront subdivisions of the Thu Thiem new urban area. The Empire City development covers 14.56 hectares and it will include over 3000 apartments, hotels, retail, food and […]
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Ho Chi Minh City Metro Concept Map (if Saigon had a subway like Shanghai)
A concept map of the future Ho Chi Minh City Metro that combines officially proposed and new lines together. If Saigon had a subway like Shanghai, this is what it would look like. If Saigon had a subway like Shanghai In 2012 Ho Chi Minh City began the first of nine planned transit railways (6 […]
A guide to District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
[EDIT: District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City no longer exists. On January 1, 2021, districts 2, 9, and Thu Duc were merged to form Thu Duc City. This article remains as an archive of development that was happening in the District 2 area.] District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the […]
Ho Chi Minh City construction update – what to expect in 2019
2018 was a mixed bag for development in Saigon. On the one hand, the Vinhomes Central Park project was completed, with Landmark 81 becoming the tallest tower in Vietnam. At 461.5 metres it claimed the title of being the tallest building in Southeast Asia, overtaking the Petronas Twin Towers by 9.5 metres. It was also […]
A list of ideas to improve Saigon
Having been based in Ho Chi Minh City for several years I’ve taken a deep interest in matters of urban development. It’s a fascinating time to be here, to see a city undergo such a transformation. As part of my business, I also get to travel throughout the year to other big cities of Asia. […]
Never built projects in Ho Chi Minh City
A list of buildings that were never built in Ho Chi Minh City. With so many construction projects underway in Ho Chi Minh City (alongside many stalled projects), there are also many projects that never were. In the process of researching current and future construction projects, I unearthed some interesting (and some horrifying) projects that […]
Lost heritage buildings of old Saigon
An archive of buildings and streetscapes of old Saigon that have since been demolished. Saigon has been developing at a rapid pace with construction projects dotting the skyline, and more planned in the coming years. While modern buildings are welcome and overdue, some of these projects are being built at the cost of heritage buildings. […]
Endangered heritage buildings of old Saigon
Heritage buildings in Saigon have been knocked down at an alarming rate, so this page will be noting buildings that are in most in trouble. It is the hope that these buildings don’t end up on the list of lost heritage of old Saigon. This page is a work in progress that will be continually […]
Stalled/abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City
A list of the major stalled and abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City. While there has been a building boom that is transforming Saigon, there is also a large collection of stalled and abandoned construction projects. These projects range from stalling at the starting gate, to being almost finished and then abandoned for […]
Future Ho Chi Minh City: construction and transport projects in Saigon
A List of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a construction boom, which is especially apparent when you walk around District 1. This post is a list of projects that have been proposed or are under construction. Buildings […]
