The People’s Committee of southern Dong Nai city recently announced the planning orientations for a mixed-use urban area spanning An Phuoc Commune and Tam Phuoc Ward.
The study area covers more than 2,250 ha, including approximately 259 ha of Dong Nai River water surface.
The master plan's focus on developing a university urban zone is closely aligned with the objective of building a skilled workforce for key economic sectors that play an expanding role in the locality's and the wider region's development.
These priority sectors include aviation, logistics, advanced technologies, finance, and international commerce—fields directly supporting Long Thanh International Airport, which is expected to put into operations by the end of this year, and fulfilling regional demand for commercial, service, and industrial activities.
A key priority in the spatial layout is integrating urban spaces with transport networks and technical infrastructure. Regional transport corridors, internal road networks, arterial roads, and public transit nodes will be studied comprehensively to ensure seamless connectivity among functional zones.
In the western section, a compact urban model will be adopted, integrating residential housing with commercial, service, and office spaces anchored to transit-oriented development (TOD). The riverfront belt is designated for parks, public plazas, pedestrian promenades, and cultural and tourism activities, bringing natural open landscapes into the urban fabric while creating vibrant public gathering spaces for residents.
In the southern zone, characterized by dense natural canals and waterways, the planning emphasizes drainage capacity, water retention, flood mitigation, and climate change resilience. Utility networks—including power, water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and digital infrastructure—will be developed in a synchronized manner to support sustainable urban growth.
The planning initiative comes as Dong Nai accelerates efforts to leverage the growth corridor west of the Long Thanh airport aerotropolis, accommodating expanding demand for housing, commerce, services, higher education, and research within an integrated mixed-use urban structure.
