international

project: capacity 21 project, vietnam

client: MPI and UNDP

description of project

hansen was a sub consultant to Colenco-Swiss Consulting providing team leader and urban planning specialist advice on the Quang Ningh Pilot Project for the preparation of an urban development management process for both state and non-state sector investment, based on requirements for environmental protection and enhancement as directed by the Ministry of Planning and Investment. hansen presented the results in a four volume set consisting of (1) Urban Environment Strategy, (2) Urban Environment Controls, (3) User Manual, and (4) Replication Manual.

The Manuals were presented as generic handbooks suitable for application to urban areas throughout Vietnam. hansen also designed and managed an Urban Rehabilitation Action Plan for the Old Quarter of Ha Long City to exploit its tourist potential.

In conjunction with national planning experts, hansen devised a concept and designed a process for the preparation and implementation of urban environment improvement programs suitable for operation within the existing administrative framework for the management of urban areas.

capacity 21 project, vietnam