Integrated townships – the model making a mark for Nam Long – VnExpress

Nam Long is one of the enterprises pursuing the integrated township development direction quite early, with typical urban areas such as Waterpoint (355 hectares, Tay Ninh), Mizuki Park (26 hectares, Ho Chi Minh City), Izumi City (170 hectares, Dong Nai) as well as in other projects.

Data from the Ministry of Construction indicates that the national urbanization rate has reached over 40%, while the demand for housing continues to rise in major cities, putting pressure on central infrastructure and causing a lack of green spaces and amenities for residents. Along with economic development and improving living standards, homebuyers’ expectations are also changing. From this context, the integrated township model was developed by Nam Long to solve the settlement problem and meet the demand for enhancing the quality of life.

Izumi City project by the Dong Nai River. Photo: Nam Long

If previously, owning a house was the main goal, nowadays buyers care more about the living environment, green spaces, utility systems, connectivity, and the quality of the residential community. This trend has been recorded by many units such as Savills, CBRE, and Batdongsan in their market reports in recent years. Well-planned projects, integrating multiple functions and aiming for sustainable development are increasingly prioritized by buyers.

Mr. Le Phuoc Thanh, Project Development Director of Nam Long, stated that the enterprise develops projects with an integrated township mindset: focusing on creating a complete living ecosystem with green spaces, amenities, education, healthcare, and a residential community, meeting long-term living needs.

For instance, at Waterpoint, an urban area located by the Vam Co Dong River, the enterprise dedicates up to 95 hectares to green patches, parks, and open spaces. A series of important amenities have also come into operation, such as an international bilingual boarding school, supermarkets, clinics, sports complexes, internal and inter-regional bus systems… Each subdivision has parks, clubhouses… connected by tree-shaded walking and cycling paths.

Waterpoint received the award for Top 10 most livable urban area projects in Vietnam. Photo: Nam Long

In the South of Ho Chi Minh City, Mizuki Park is developed on an area of 26 hectares with more than 10.3 hectares of green spaces along with a canal system and landscape parks. After many years of operation, the urban area has formed a stable residential community with over 4,000 families, alongside school systems, commerce, and regular community activities.

Izumi City in Dong Nai is planned on an area of 170 hectares, benefiting from the Eastern infrastructure network and Long Thanh airport. The project is oriented to become an integrated township with full functions from housing to commerce, education, and public spaces.

Mizuki Park received the award for Top 10 most typical projects aiming for sustainable development goals in Vietnam. Photo: Nam Long

The common point among these projects is prioritizing the human factor in planning. According to a Nam Long representative, the enterprise focuses on long-term living quality, aiming to create sustainable residential communities.

Mr. Le Phuoc Thanh stated that the value of an urban area comes not only from infrastructure or amenities but also lies in the connection among the people living inside. Community activities, festivals, and events are regularly organized to create opportunities for residents to connect and build long-term relationships.

These orientations helped the unit be honored at the 2nd Vietnam National Real Estate Awards, organized by the Vietnam National Real Estate Association, awarded in early June.

Nam Long had three projects honored in three different categories. The integrated township Waterpoint was awarded the title of “Top 10 most livable urban area projects in Vietnam”. Mizuki Park was featured in the “Top 10 most typical projects aiming for sustainable development goals in Vietnam”. Meanwhile, Izumi City was honored in the “Top 10 most potential commercial housing projects in Vietnam”.

Mizuki Park received the award for Top 10 most typical projects aiming for sustainable development goals in Vietnam. Photo: Nam Long

According to Mr. Le Phuoc Thanh, the three projects were recognized in different categories but all reflect a common orientation: creating quality living spaces, balancing settlement values, community development, and sustainability factors. The awards are also a motivation for the enterprise to continue raising project development standards in the coming time. The unit will continue to invest in integrated township models, expand green and sustainable elements in planning, while cooperating with domestic and foreign partners to develop products that meet the real needs of the market.

Hoai Phuong