Vietnam • Southern
Site analysis in Ho Chi Minh City
An introduction to site analysis in Ho Chi Minh City, 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
Master Plan 2040 + Decree 35/2023 + Construction Law 2014 amended
Key constraints
- Saigon River floodplain
- Soft alluvial soil deep piling
- French colonial heritage District 1
- Subsidence 2-5cm/year
Climate context
Aw tropical savanna. 2400 hrs sunshine. 1900mm rainfall. Wet season May-Nov.
Topography
Mekong delta plain 0-19m AOD. Saigon River meanders.
Transport spine
Metro Line 1 opening 2024, BRT planned, bus network. HCMC airport relocating.
Building height context
Landmark 81 at 461m. Bitexco Financial Tower 262m. District 1 heritage caps lower. Thu Thiem masterplan opening for supertall.
Notable recent projects
- Thu Thiem
- Vinhomes Grand Park
- Empire City
- Eco Smart City
Questions
What planning policies apply in Ho Chi Minh City?
Master Plan 2040 + Decree 35/2023 + Construction Law 2014 amended
What are the most common site constraints in Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon River floodplain. Soft alluvial soil deep piling. French colonial heritage District 1. Subsidence 2-5cm/year.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Ho Chi Minh City?
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