From September 7th to the end of September 26th, Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee will preside over and coordinate with Cua Nam Ward People's Committee to collect community opinions on the Partial Adjustment of Urban Subdivision Planning H1-1B (Hoan Kiem Lake area and surrounding areas), scale 1/2000 and part of Urban Subdivision Planning H1-1C, scale 1/2000 combined with Detailed Planning solution, scale 1/500 for renovation, embellishment, reconstruction, spatial restructuring of Hoan Kiem Lake area and surrounding areas.
The overall idea is to study organizing Hoan Kiem Lake space as a large square - a symbol of the Capital, combined with August Revolution Square and the Opera House to form a "History - Culture - Art" space.
The focus is on expanding connections around the lake, especially in the North and East; rebuilding and restructuring community living spaces, squares and green parks; renovating and embellishing key architectural works; creating a harmonious connection between old and new architectures; organizing diverse and flexible spaces to serve activities and events of the Capital.
According to the plan being consulted, in the area of the City People's Committee headquarters, it is expected to arrange a new building of 9 above-ground floors, 4 basements on the basis of restructuring the land area; study demolition of the headquarters of the People's Council, City People's Committee, Red Scarf Theater and the Children's Palace building; it is expected to retain three French architectural blocks including the Children's Palace, the Indochina Treasury and the Governor's Palace.
For the Hanoi Post Office area, the plan to study the dismantling of some architectural works is not suitable; and at the same time, study solutions to evoke and recreate the image and architectural morphology characteristic of the old Bao An Pagoda in the central space within the Post Office campus.
Other areas around Hoan Kiem Lake will be arranged and reorganized.
