HCMC to fell over 400 trees for Metro Line 2 - The Saigon Times
HCMC – HCMC will take down more than 400 trees to make room for Metro Line No. 2, which will connect Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Tham Luong Depot in District 12. The Management Authority for Urban Railways of HCMC (MAUR) has written to the Department of Transport, the Department of Construction, and […]
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**Green Space Sacrificed for Progress: HCMC Metro Line No. 2 Development Plans**
**Balancing Urban Development with Environmental Preservation**
Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up for the development of Metro Line No. 2, a significant project aimed at enhancing public transportation infrastructure. However, progress comes at a cost, as more than 400 trees are slated for removal to make way for the construction.
The Management Authority for Urban Railways of HCMC (MAUR) has outlined plans to begin tree felling and relocation to facilitate the construction of the city's second urban railway, connecting Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Tham Luong Depot in District 12.
This ambitious project will intersect several major streets, including Le Lai, Truong Dinh, Pham Hong Thai, Cach Mang Thang Tam, and Truong Chinh, traversing densely populated areas across districts 1, 3, 10, Tan Binh, and Tan Phu.
While the removal of trees is a necessary step to accommodate underground metro stations and technical infrastructure systems, MAUR has devised a two-phase plan to manage the impact on the city's greenery.
Phase 1 will involve the felling or relocation of trees within the excavation area for construction, with measures in place to retain trees on sidewalks that do not interfere with technical infrastructure.
In Phase 2, all trees will be removed or relocated, with protective strategies implemented for nearby greenery. This comprehensive approach aims to balance urban development needs with environmental preservation, ensuring sustainable growth for the city.
**Green Space Sacrificed for Progress: HCMC Metro Line No. 2 Development Plans**
**Balancing Urban Development with Environmental Preservation**
Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up for the development of Metro Line No. 2, a significant project aimed at enhancing public transportation infrastructure. However, progress comes at a cost, as more than 400 trees are slated for removal to make way for the construction.
The Management Authority for Urban Railways of HCMC (MAUR) has outlined plans to begin tree felling and relocation to facilitate the construction of the city's second urban railway, connecting Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Tham Luong Depot in District 12.
This ambitious project will intersect several major streets, including Le Lai, Truong Dinh, Pham Hong Thai, Cach Mang Thang Tam, and Truong Chinh, traversing densely populated areas across districts 1, 3, 10, Tan Binh, and Tan Phu.
While the removal of trees is a necessary step to accommodate underground metro stations and technical infrastructure systems, MAUR has devised a two-phase plan to manage the impact on the city's greenery.
Phase 1 will involve the felling or relocation of trees within the excavation area for construction, with measures in place to retain trees on sidewalks that do not interfere with technical infrastructure.
In Phase 2, all trees will be removed or relocated, with protective strategies implemented for nearby greenery. This comprehensive approach aims to balance urban development needs with environmental preservation, ensuring sustainable growth for the city.
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