Catalyst" to break the closed lifestyle in urban areas
In the modern urban rhythm, the concept of "neighborhood" is increasingly faint. Closed doors, whether in high-rise areas or central streets, make neighborly relations often only stop at the level of social interaction. However, at Ocean City - the eastern super-urban area of Hanoi - that picture is redrawn in a different color scheme, where a community of residents forms on a foundation of harmony in thinking, lifestyle and value system.
Mr. Manh Dung, a businessman in the field of e-commerce, moved to Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 more than a year ago. What impressed him was not only the scale of space or the rare synchronous utility system, but also the "human quality" - an invisible but powerfully spreading factor.
Living in Ocean City, I always feel like I am in the middle of people with the same frequency. Meetings are very ordinary but not superficial, because everyone has depth of experience and open thinking. From community activities, sports competitions or weekend chats, many ideas have arisen and gradually become practical cooperation projects," he said.
According to Mr. Manh Dung, the well-organized living environment has become a "catalyst" for natural connections. Ocean City operates like a "city in the heart of the city", where activities of living, studying, working and entertainment are harmoniously intertwined. Running around the lake, picking up children at school in the inner area, or stopping by a weekend cup of coffee create a regular rhythm of interaction, long enough for relationships to develop deeply.
Also from that rhythm of life, Mr. Hai Nam, a resident of Vinhomes Ocean Park 3, found companions in his business journey. After-work meetings, conversations when taking his children for a walk, or weekend meals between neighboring families gradually foster understanding. When the idea of cooperation appeared, it was not a timely or forced decision, but a natural continuation of relationships that had matured enough.
We understand each other's way of life, ways of working and values before becoming partners," Mr. Nam shared. "Belief has been formed before, so the companionship takes place naturally and sustainably. This is rare in many urban areas, where each family often lives separately.
Invisible utilities" create sustainable value
Stories of "from neighbors to partners" are not a coincidence, but the result of a purposefully built living ecosystem. Ocean City attracts residents not only by its scale or tangible utilities, but also by its ability to form a harmonious elite community. This is considered an "invisible utility" that creates sustainable value for the eastern megacity of the Capital.
At Ocean City, the "15-minute city" model helps residents optimize their time fund. When essential needs are within reach, residents have more "rest" to take care of themselves, their families and social relationships. The respect for time, emphasizing balance in life and work, becomes a common point connecting the community.
In particular, Ocean City is developed as an open ecosystem, where "positive social clashes" take place every day. Central square, lakeside park, commercial street, school, community activity areas, sports clubs, and especially the Green Living - Healthy Living Club founded by Vinhomes... are all touch points that help residents meet, interact and understand each other in the most ordinary contexts, thereby forming bonds.
In addition, with a large population size and a diverse population structure of more than 90,000 people from 30 countries and territories, Ocean City has become a potential inner market and an ideal "laboratory" for new business ideas. Commercial streets, shophouses, and flexible working spaces create conditions for ideas to be verified in the real environment before expanding to the outside market. In fact, many residents have started or expanded their business operations from their own needs and network of relationships within the inner area.
Not stopping at the economy, many connections at Ocean City also spread to social, educational and artistic fields. Skills classes for children, reading clubs, running groups or art-loving communities were initiated by residents, and then gradually developed into networks with wider influence.
Ocean City not only brings a high-quality living space, but also creates an ecosystem that puts people at the center, where each resident has the opportunity to develop more comprehensively, both in life and career," Mr. Nam said.
