A new story unfolds when Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City officially operates.

(Dan Tri) - The next story from the effective exploitation of Metro Line 1 to urban development strategy will be discussed at the seminar "New Era of Ho Chi Minh City Metro", organized by Dan Tri newspaper on the morning of December 23.

After nearly 20 years of construction with many difficulties and challenges, the first metro line of Ho Chi Minh City has been completed. Urban railway line No. 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien officially operated from December 22, marking an important milestone in the history of public transport development in Ho Chi Minh City.

However, this is just the beginning of a new, longer journey. The following stories will revolve around how Ho Chi Minh City effectively exploits Metro Line 1, how this railway line is not only a means of transportation, but also becomes a driving force for socio-economic development, connecting urban spaces and shaping a new lifestyle.

Along with that, lessons from the construction process of Metro Line 1 will be an important basis for implementing the next routes more quickly and effectively, avoiding repeating previous delays and difficulties.

Câu chuyện mới mở ra khi Metro số 1 TPHCM chính thức vận hành - 1 — Metro Line No. 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien officially operated from December 22 (Photo: Nam Anh).

Ho Chi Minh City needs a long-term strategy that does not stop at building single metro lines, but gradually develops into a modern and synchronous transportation network.

Besides the role of large-capacity transit and transportation, metro lines also open up opportunities for Ho Chi Minh City to reshape urban space, developing according to a model revolving around metro stations.

From here, the city needs to have a broader vision, not only about traffic connections, but also about effectively exploiting underground spaces, integrating metro stations with commercial centers, services and public utilities (TOD). This not only creates economic momentum but also shapes a new lifestyle for urban residents in the future.

To diversify the perspective on the story of connecting space, exploiting underground stations and recognizing bottlenecks, what policies need to be opened to effectively exploit the ecosystem around metro stations, Dan Tri newspaper organized a discussion " New Era of Ho Chi Minh City Metro ", taking place at 9:30 am on December 23, at a very special location of Ho Chi Minh City Metro, with the participation of 3 leading experts:

- Dr. Architect Ngo Viet Nam Son , Chairman of Ngo Viet Architects & Planners.

- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Chon , Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development Studies, University of Natural Resources and Environment.

- Dr. Phan Huu Duy Quoc , Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Consulting Expert Group.

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