Vietnam • Northern
Site analysis in Hanoi
An introduction to site analysis in Hanoi, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Hanoi Capital Master Plan 2030 vision 2050 + Construction Law + Decree 35
Key constraints
- Old Quarter heritage 36 streets
- Red River dyke flood control
- French Quarter heritage
- West Lake protections
Climate context
Cwa humid subtropical with monsoon. 1500 hrs sunshine. 1680mm rainfall.
Topography
Red River delta 5-20m AOD, mostly flat with lakes throughout.
Transport spine
Metro Line 2A operational, Line 3 elevated under construction, BRT 1 line.
Building height context
Lotte Center 272m, Keangnam Landmark 72 at 336m. Old Quarter heritage strict 3-4 storey limit.
Notable recent projects
- Smart City Dong Anh
- Ciputra International City
- Ecopark
- Lotte Mall West Lake
Questions
What planning policies apply in Hanoi?
Hanoi Capital Master Plan 2030 vision 2050 + Construction Law + Decree 35
What are the most common site constraints in Hanoi?
Old Quarter heritage 36 streets. Red River dyke flood control. French Quarter heritage. West Lake protections.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Hanoi?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Hanoi
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