Plans to sell 600 villas were cancelled by Hanoian authorities

 

After the official announcement of several Hanoian villas for sale in old quarter of the capital, a few days later on the authorities did change their initial plan and postpone such insanity.

Restoration, rehabilitation, improvement are a key part to keep the cultural identity of Hanoi capital, sure there are ways the old and the new can co-exist.

Century old villas common in central Hanoi

Central Nha Tho Street near Sant Joseph Cathedral in Hoan Kiem old quarter in Hanoi

Hope the resolution is firm and no similar issues are considered. Recommendation from MQL Sustainability Tourism Services will be to apply a proper mid-long term restoration plan adapted to each quarter of capital Hanoi. 

In several countries we did apply techniques to keep such value: from restoration limiting structural damage, to re-tile rooftops or apply colour schemes to align quarters environmental alignment in several aspects, many architectural firms (both Vietnamese and foreign firms) do excellent restoration jobs in many well preserved villas and houses.

Destinations like Girona city or Barcelona in Catalonia, several towns in Italy, France or Greece had been keeping its past evolving into fantastic present heritage. In Vietnam we do have some samples like Hoi An, Hue or Da Lat which can show how the potential for both domestic and foreign visitors is and how this revert in a better social impact.