Hai Phong to develop under multi-polar, multi-center, multi-dynamic corridor model

The Hai Phong Planning Appraisal Council held a meeting on December 27 to appraise adjustments to the city’s master plan for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

At the meeting, a representative of the Department of Finance reported on the adjustment making, highlighting the core content and notable new points.

The adjusted plan is not a technical update of the old one but a completely new development design. It reflects a new territorial scale and governance model, emphasizing strategic requirements and Hai Phong’s national role.

The adjusted plan covers a newly expanded territory of nearly 3,200 km2, with a population of more than 4.6 million.

A new feature of this adjusted plan is not only the updating of targets but also the integration of post-merger development space, enabling Hai Phong to shift from a “single center – single maritime corridor” development model to a “multi-center – multi-corridor – multi-value chain” model. This will create conditions for the formation of a super growth pole in the Red River Delta, with interprovincial value chains connecting seaports, logistics, processing industries, high-tech industries, and high-tech agriculture.

The adjusted plan selects a high-growth scenario for building the city’s socio-economic development strategy for the 2026 – 2030 period, targeting a GRDP growth rate of 13.8% to create momentum for breakthrough development and sustainable growth. Accordingly, the planning approach is expanded from an “industrial economy” to an “innovation-driven economy.”

Members of the city Planning Appraisal Council voted with a high level of consensus in favor of the contents of the adjustments.

Speaking at the conference, Le Anh Quan, Standing Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee, acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of departments, sectors, and localities in adjusting the city’s master plan for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Emphasizing the importance and significance of finalizing the adjustments, in order to unlock potential and advantages within Hai Phong’s expanded economic and urban space after merger and to drive the city’s breakthrough development into a major national growth pole, the Standing Vice Chairman assigned the Department of Finance and relevant sectors and units to absorb feedback and promptly supplement and finalize the adjusted plan to ensure quality and progress.

NGOC LAN – TRUNG KIEN