HCMC – HCMC is set to auction multiple land plots to support transit-oriented development (TOD) along metro lines and ring roads, aiming to optimize land use near transport hubs and enhance urban density.
In Tan Phu District, a 26-hectare land parcel in Tay Thanh Ward will be auctioned by late 2025. Located along Tay Thanh and Truong Chinh streets, the site is mostly vacant, with some areas currently leased for commercial use.
Under the city’s TOD strategy, the land will be transformed into a high-density mixed-use zone. Planning adjustments are expected to be finalized in early 2025, with consultants selected for zoning revisions. Land clearance and investor selection will take place in the fourth quarter, paving the way for construction.
Meanwhile, Thu Duc City will auction three land plots for TOD projects along Metro Line 1 and Beltway No. 3. The Phuoc Long Station area, spanning 160 hectares in Truong Tho and Phuoc Long A wards, is designated as a mixed-use development linked to Metro Line 1.
A 152-hectare coconut farm in Long Truong Ward will be developed into a mixed-use area with public facilities along Beltway 3. Additional TOD projects are planned between 2025 and 2026 at sites including Tay Thanh, Tan Binh Exhibition Center, and Le Thi Rieng Station.
The city also plans to develop five TOD hubs along Beltway 3 in Thu Duc City and Hoc Mon District, allocating over 1,000 hectares to create compact urban centers integrated with major transport infrastructure.
HCMC has outlined three TOD models. Core TOD zones, located within 400-500 meters of metro stations, will feature high-density mixed-use developments with pedestrian-friendly access. Transition TOD zones, positioned within 800-1,000 meters of metro stations, will include mixed-use developments accessible by walking, cycling, or bus. Peripheral urban nodes will be established around major Beltway 3 intersections to support residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
TOD, which integrates public transit with urban development to improve accessibility and mobility, is widely popular globally but remains a relatively new concept in Vietnam.
According to the HCMC Department of Construction, the city has 64,000 hectares available for TOD-driven expansion. This includes 32,000 hectares of vacant or agricultural land, 9,000 hectares of industrial land slated for conversion, and 23,000 hectares of urban land designated for redevelopment.
