--- title: "Vietnam: Livable Cities Project" date: 2014-09-23T12:19:00-04:00 author: Mike Mella canonical_url: "https://healthbridge.ca/projects/livable-cities-vietnam" section: Projects --- #### Livable Cities ### Current Project Location: Vietnam Timeline: Ongoing Partners: - [Action centre for city development](http://www.vidothi.org/?lang=2) - [Urban Development Agency, Ministry of Construction](http://www.phattriendothi.vn/Introduction/Content/11/vi-VN/cuc-phat-trien-do-thi-urban-development-agency.aspx) - [Vietnam Women’s Museum](http://www.baotangphunu.org.vn/) - [Fresh Studio](http://www.freshstudio.vn/) - Hue Planning Institute - [Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association](http://www.vupda.org) - [Institute National de Recherche Scienctifique de Québec](http://inrs.ca) - [Institute of Sociology](http://www.ios.org.vn/) ### Related Impact Stories [ ![Vietnam: Livable Cities Project](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/images/_640x640_crop_center-center_90_none/12922/Mobile_playground_HaNoi_3_web.webp) #### Saturday night mobile playground ](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/saturday-night-mobile-playground) #### Project ### Description The Livable Cities project by HealthBridge in Vietnam aims to improve urban neighbourhoods by enhancing access to parks and public spaces, promoting healthy transportation, and preserving local public markets. The project collaborates with local groups and officials in cities like Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue, creating strategies for urban space development, safe routes for school children, pedestrian safety, and maintaining traditional markets to support fresh food access and community health. ![Little girl muraljpg](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/images/_1800xAUTO_fit_center-center_90_none/26156/little-girl-muraljpg.webp) Little girl standing in front of a mural at a redesigned space in Hanoi HealthBridge Vietnam (HBV) focuses on making urban neighbourhoods more livable and conducive to healthy lifestyles. Its three main areas of work are: **Access to Parks and Public Spaces –** The number of safe, accessible and fun public spaces in Vietnamese cities has been steadily decreasing, while the public is increasingly demanding that governments create and maintain public spaces. However, without a clear strategic vision, many city governments lack the resources and capacity to develop public spaces to meet these demands. HBV’s activities include research and pilot projects, as well as working with local groups and officials in the cities of Hanoi, Hoi An and Hue to develop clear strategies for developing and maintaining public spaces. **Access to Healthy Transportation –** Motorcycle use has rapidly become the main mode of transportation in Vietnam and is now the most common way to take primary school children to and from school. HBV, with local partners in Hanoi, is working to develop safe routes with the goal that more children will be walking to school on a regular basis. In addition, HBV is working with the Hoi An City government to develop an active transportation master plan that will support and encourage local residents to walk and cycle throughout the city. Finally, HBV is working with the Ho Chi Minh City government and partners on a project to increase pedestrian safety in the city. **Preserving Local Public Markets** – As a result of increasing modernization, the number of local public markets in Hanoi has been steadily decreasing. They are being replaced by supermarkets, shopping malls and commercial centres, resulting in decreased access to fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the city, especially for the urban poor. HBV’s activities including raising awareness among decision-makers about the important role that fresh markets play in the health and economy of the city. Research, campaigns and workshops are being organized to create the support necessary to protect and preserve the local public markets. #### Project ### Expected Results Expected results include increased numbers of: - Increased number of people using open public spaces - Increased number of quality improvements to open public spaces - Increased number of open public spaces - Increased number of local public markets saved - Increased number of quality improvements to local public markets - Increased number of people who can easily access fruits and vegetables - Increased number of streets that support walking and cycling - Increased number of people who can walk or cycle to their destination, such as transit. #### Project ### Achieved Outcomes Key successes to date include: - Increased the safety of cyclists in Hoi An by i[mproving the cycling infrastructure and introducing a bicycle sharing program.](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/establishing-comprehensive-bicycle-plan-and-free-low-cost-bicycle-sharing-p) - The [Hoi An Parks Master Plan 2015-2020](https://healthbridge.ca/library/summary-of-the-hoian-public-spaces-master-plan), which was a critical document that protected public spaces in the city and helped increase the number of public spaces by 42%. - Since HealthBridge Vietnam began working on markets in 2011, they have saved 98 markets from closure resulting in 24,000 jobs saved and approximately 2.5 million people still being able to access healthy fresh food close to home. #### Project ### Publications [ ![Livable Cities in Vietnam Brochure](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35765/LC_program_brochure_EL.pdf-9197.webp) ### Livable Cities in Vietnam Brochure Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Other Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/livable-cities-in-vietnam-brochure1) [ ![The Eye at City Level: A vision for wet markets in Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35766/City_at_Eye_Level_Asia_Hanoi_chapter.pdf-16570.webp) ### The Eye at City Level: A vision for wet markets in Hanoi Author: Steve Davie and Tran Thi Kieu Thanh Ha Regions: Asia Type: Book Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/the-eye-at-city-level-a-vision-for-wet-markets-in-hanoi) [ ![Open Public Space and the Private Sector: A toolkit for overcoming barriers and best practices](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35767/IntlReviewOPS_Final_16Nov2020.pdf-16580.webp) ### Open Public Space and the Private Sector: A toolkit for overcoming barriers and best practices Author: Aaron Vansintjan Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/open-public-space-and-the-private-sector-a-toolkit-for-overcoming-barriers) [ ![The Role of the Private Sector in the Production of Open Public Spaces in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35768/OPSVN-FinalReport-15Dec2020.pdf-16532.webp) ### The Role of the Private Sector in the Production of Open Public Spaces in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Author: Danielle Labbé, Clément Musil, Trần Thị Mai Thoa Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-the-production-of-open-public-spaces-in-h) [ ![Asian Wet Markets Re-Examined: Market Cities as a Force for Investment and Renewal](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35769/Asian_Wet_Markets_ReExamined_Market_Cities_as_a_Force_for_Investment_and_Renewal_SW_SD_updated_Edits.pdf-16566.webp) ### Asian Wet Markets Re-Examined: Market Cities as a Force for Investment and Renewal Author: Steve Davies, Project for Public Spaces Regions: Global Type: Other Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/asian-wet-markets-re-examined-market-cities-as-a-force-for-investment-and-r) [ ![Campaigning to save market women's livelihoods in Hanoi: experience from HealthBridge](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35770/Campaigning_to_save_market_womens_livelihoods_Hanoi_Gender__Development_190315.pdf-9688.webp) ### Campaigning to save market women's livelihoods in Hanoi: experience from HealthBridge Author: Kristie Daniel, et al; Gender & Development Regions: Asia Type: Journal Article Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/campaigning-to-save-market-womens-livelihoods-in-hanoi-experience-from-heal) [ ![Summary of the Hoian Public Spaces Master Plan](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35771/03_HoiAn_Master_Plan_final.pdf-9645.webp) ### Summary of the Hoian Public Spaces Master Plan Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Other Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/summary-of-the-hoian-public-spaces-master-plan) [ ![Hoi An Public Spaces](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35772/PS_Research_HoiAn_Summary_final_01_2013.pdf-9437.webp) ### Hoi An Public Spaces Author: Editors: Daniel K, Efroymson D and Nguyen PH/ HealthBridge Vietnam, Action for the City Regions: Asia Type: Progress Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/hoi-an-public-spaces) [ ![Hanoi Youth Public Spaces: Policy Brief](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35773/Sach_co_bia_EN_final.pdf-9456.webp) ### Hanoi Youth Public Spaces: Policy Brief Author: HealthBridge Vietnam, Institut national de la recherche scientifique, Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences Regions: Asia Type: Other Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/hanoi-youth-public-spaces) [ ![Building Neighbourhood Playgrounds: Lessons from the Field](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35775/building_playgrounds_lessons_learnt.pdf-9685.webp) ### Building Neighbourhood Playgrounds: Lessons from the Field Author: Action Centre for City Development Regions: Asia Type: Other Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/building-neighbourhood-playgrounds-lessons-from-the-field) [ ![Kinh nghiệm quốc tế: Huy động tư nhân tham gia phát triển và quản lý không gian công cộng](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35819/OPS_intl_review_vn_file_nhe.pdf-18499.webp) ### Kinh nghiệm quốc tế: Huy động tư nhân tham gia phát triển và quản lý không gian công cộng Author: HealthBridge, Chaire de recherche du Canada en urbanisation durable dans le Sud Global, Observatoire, Université de Montreal, Urban Development Research& Consulting Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: Vietnamese ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/huy-ng-t-nhan-tham-gia-phat-trin-va-qun-l-khong-gian-cong-cng) [ ![Tóm tắt chính sách: Vai trò của khu vực tư nhân trong phát triển không gian công cộng đô thị ở Việt Nam](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35820/OPS_private_sector_policy_brief_vn_file_nhe.pdf-18502.webp) ### Tóm tắt chính sách: Vai trò của khu vực tư nhân trong phát triển không gian công cộng đô thị ở Việt Nam Author: HealthBridge, Chaire de recherche du Canada en urbanisation durable dans le Sud Global, Observatoire, Université de Montreal, Urban Development Research& Consulting Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: Vietnamese ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/tom-tt-chinh-sach-vai-tro-ca-khu-vc-t-nhan-trong-phat-trin-khong-gian-cong) [ ![The Sidewalk Diet: Street Markets and Fresh Food Access in Central Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35836/td_claudia_atomei_16feb_reduced_size.pdf-22950.webp) ### The Sidewalk Diet: Street Markets and Fresh Food Access in Central Hanoi Author: Claudia Atomei Regions: Asia Type: Other Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/the-sidewalk-diet) [### Liveable streets in Hanoi: A principal component analysis Author: Peter Sanders, Mark Zuidgeest, and Karst Geursd Regions: Asia Type: Journal Article Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/liveable-streets-in-hanoi-a-principal-component-analysis) #### Project ### Reports [ ![Livable Cities Summary Report 2023-2024](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/49408/HealthBridge-Vietnam-2023-2024.pdf-49407.webp) ### Livable Cities Summary Report 2023-2024 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Vietnam Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/livable-cities-summary-report-2023-2024) [ ![Hoi An Public Spaces Master Plan: A Public Space Success Story](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/40130/Hoi-An-Master-Plan-Project-Summary_2023-10-10-120707_efjd.pdf-40129.webp) ### Hoi An Public Spaces Master Plan: A Public Space Success Story Author: HealthBridge Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/hoi-an-public-spaces-master-plan) [ ![HealthBridge Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2022-2023](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/49419/HealthBridge-Vietnam-2022-2023.pdf-49418.webp) ### HealthBridge Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2022-2023 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Vietnam Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/healthbridge-vietnam-livable-cities-program-2022-2023) [ ![HealthBridge Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2021-2022 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35735/Vietnam_Summary_final.pdf-31654.webp) ### HealthBridge Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2021-2022 Summary Report Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/healthbridge-vietnam-livable-cities-program-2021-2022-summary-report) [ ![Vietnam Livable Cities Program Summary Report 2020-2021](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35818/Vietnam-Final-Report-2019-2020-Summary.pdf-26166.webp) ### Vietnam Livable Cities Program Summary Report 2020-2021 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/vietnam-livable-cities-program-summary-report-2020-2021) [ ![Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2019-2020 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35837/Vietnam_Final_Summary_2019-2020.pdf-22953.webp) ### Vietnam Livable Cities Program 2019-2020 Summary Report Author: HealthBridge Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/vietnam-livable-cities-program-2019-2020-summary-report) [ ![COVID-Proofing Public Spaces in Three Cities: Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35796/Covid_Summary_report_website.pdf-16571.webp) ### COVID-Proofing Public Spaces in Three Cities: Summary Report Author: HealthBridge Regions: Global Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/covid-proofing-public-spaces-in-three-cities) [ ![Creating Public Spaces in Tan Mai Ward, Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35838/Tan_Mai_Project_final_compressed.pdf-16555.webp) ### Creating Public Spaces in Tan Mai Ward, Hanoi Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/creating-public-spaces-in-tan-mai-ward-hanoi) [ ![Trang Keo Park](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35839/Vietnam_compressed.pdf-9401.webp) ### Trang Keo Park Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Final Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/trang-keo-park) [ ![Livable Cities Vietnam Final Narrative report 2016-2017](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35840/LC_16_17_final_report_web.pdf-9232.webp) ### Livable Cities Vietnam Final Narrative report 2016-2017 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Progress Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/livable-cities-vietnam-final-narrative-report-2016-2017) [ ![Vietnam Final Narrative Report July 2016](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35787/Vietnam_LC_15_16_final_report.pdf-9402.webp) ### Vietnam Final Narrative Report July 2016 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Progress Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/vietnam-final-narrative-report-2015-2016) [ ![Livable Cities Project Vietnam Final Report 2014-2015](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35841/LC_14_15_final_narrative_report_final.pdf-9242.webp) ### Livable Cities Project Vietnam Final Report 2014-2015 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Progress Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/livable-cities-project-vietnam-final-report-2014-2015) [ ![Livable Cities Project Vietnam, Final Narrative Report, 2013-14](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/thumbs/_440xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/35842/LC_13_14_final_narrative_report_29Jul.pdf-9240.webp) ### Livable Cities Project Vietnam, Final Narrative Report, 2013-14 Author: HealthBridge Vietnam Regions: Asia Type: Progress Report Languages: English ](https://healthbridge.ca/library/livable-cities-project-vietnam-final-narrative-report-2013-14)