Breakthrough from Thu Duc planning, The 9 Stellars pioneers TOD model

Zone 4 of Thu Duc City has 3 “golden factors” in terms of location, traffic infrastructure, large land fund, enough potential and advantages to form a public transport urban area (TOD). Here, The 9 Stellars with its advantage of being in the “central core” location adjacent to the metro station is considered a typical smart TOD urban area of the East.

Zone 4 of Thu Duc City has 3 “golden factors” in terms of location, traffic infrastructure, large land fund, enough potential and advantages to form a public transport urban area (TOD). Here, The 9 Stellars with its advantage of being in the “central core” location adjacent to the metro station is considered a typical smart TOD urban area of the East.

The comments were made at the Thu Duc City Master Plan Seminar to 2040, broadcast on VnExpress Fanpage on March 21. Accordingly, experts said that for an area to become a TOD (Transit-Oriented Development), the three golden factors mentioned above all converge in subdivision number 4 (Long Binh ward and part of Tan Phu and Long Thanh My wards, Thu Duc City).

According to the plan, Thu Duc City is oriented to become a creative urban area, strongly connected with key economic regions in the South, creating a new "growth pole" for Ho Chi Minh City. Specifically, Thu Duc is divided into 9 sub-zones with different functions, of which sub-zone 4 stands out with its position as an inter-regional gateway - Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, Binh Duong.

To clarify the role of this area, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Urban Planning Expert, gave many analyses. Regarding public transport, Zone 4 is planned as a center connecting main bus routes to Tan Son Nhat Airport, Mien Dong Bus Station, National University Area and Long Thanh Airport.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan analyzes Thu Duc planning and zoning 4

Experts pointed out that the new planning includes 5 urban railway lines besides MRT Line 1 and two inter-regional bus routes, forming the main public transport structure for Thu Duc City. In particular, within a radius of 1km from Zone 4, there are a total of 3 stations: the existing Eastern Bus Station, the station connecting to the MRT line to Binh Duong New City and Bien Hoa.

In addition, Zone 4 is also planned to develop a waterway transport system on level IV rivers and canals and combine main bicycle routes along these corridors. This integration with a large-scale public transport system will create a multi-modal transport network, encourage walking, and facilitate intra-city and inter-regional travel, bringing many sustainable development values.

"This is a rare place where public transport, intellectual resources and abundant land funds converge. If planned properly, this place can become a TOD model, activating multi-layered economic values," Dr. Dinh The Hien shared more during the discussion.

Metro - the "backbone" of the TOD model

In the analysis of the potential and driving force of Zone 4, experts constantly emphasize the important role of Metro in the orientation of TOD urban development. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Trang, PhD in Economics and Member of the Board of Directors of SonKim Group, analyzed that Zone 4 of Thu Duc City is identified as one of the 5 important key areas because it has the final station of Metro Line 1, which plays the role of the eastern gateway for trade, connecting Bien Hoa, Dong Nai.

Experts discuss the potential of TOD model in Thu Duc subdivision 4

The TOD urban model not only helps reduce traffic congestion, reduce environmental pollution, save travel time, but also increases the value of life with the strong development of high-end residential, commercial and service areas. Thanks to these advantages, TOD is an inevitable development trend, contributing to solving urban planning problems. In the world, this model is effectively applied in many countries and helps increase real estate value.

For example, in Japan, metro lines have increased the value of surrounding real estate by 30%-50% after completion. South Korea and Singapore are also examples of how public transport helps cities develop sustainably.

The 9 Stellars possesses many factors to become a standard TOD urban area in zone 4, Thu Duc City.

The 9 Stellars - a typical TOD urban area according to Thu Duc planning

However, not every project located near the metro can be called TOD. This model requires the synchronous development of transport infrastructure, living space and urban services. The 9 Stellars located at the Suoi Tien Bus Station metro terminal in zone 4 is a representative of the TOD urban trend of Ho Chi Minh City. Not only associated with the planning of zone 4 of Thu Duc City, the project aims at the "all-in-one" model, making the most of public transport, creating conditions for pedestrians, minimizing emissions and developing a green living environment. This area is also the destination of many large enterprises, attracting quality human resources thanks to the presence of the High-Tech Park and University Village. "This is the standard TOD model following the development trend of advanced urban areas. When TOD becomes a trend, choosing the right project to invest in becomes even more important," Ms. Trang shared.

SonKim Land - the developer of The 9 Stellars project - is known for high-end real estate such as The Metropole Thu Thiem. With its strategic location in the "central core" of zone 4, the project promises to become a bright spot in the real estate market of Thu Duc City.

On March 17, SonKim Land signed a cooperation agreement with Coteccons Construction Group to implement the construction of Alpha Residence. The signing ceremony marked a commitment to the quality and progress of the project, reinforcing investors' confidence in a standard TOD urban area in the East of Ho Chi Minh City.

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