Vietnam
The Delta
The Delta is situated in the north of Vietnam's Mekong delta area. Here, the issue of flooding is a crucial topic. The landscape is purposely designed to guide, control and invite water in different areas of the city. While mangroves and elevated land protect the waterfront, productive constructed terraces, food forests, flood plains and a system of channels are introduced to the inland.
Besides water management, this plan focuses on rural job creation and the restoration of the delta ecosystems. It also offers a resort, and a marina for eco-tourism. Diverse agriculture systems use both high tech and traditional methods to secure healthy food for the community.
Inhabitants
5,000
Total area
1,474 ha
Built / Open
21 ha / 1,453 ha
Development IRR
18%
Specific features
- Flood-proofing
- High-tech agriculture & water purification
- Diverse and fresh locally grown food
- Rural job creation & de-urbanization
Neighbourhoods
Orchid City Waterfront Downtown
- Diverse apartment buildings & row houses
- Offices & co-working spaces
- Schools and healthcare center
- Restaurants, shops and entertainment
- Marina
- Bioretention areas
Neighbourhood on the Terraces
- Villas and semi-detached houses on stilts
- Elevated flood-proof & productive terraces
- Elevated infrastructure & food-storage units for emergency situations
- Fishing ponds
- Aquatic vegetation, orchards & rice paddies
Neighbourhood in the Forest
- Elevated row houses, semi-detached & detached houses
- High-tech agriculture & greenhouses
- Food forest and silvopasture
- Open field agriculture and orchards
- Floating market and open air food market
- Elevated land nearby the river
“When eating fruit, remember who planted the tree; when drinking clear water, remember who dug the well.”Vietnamese proverb
Features
Sustainable, affordable homes
Self-sufficient in water and renewable energy
A biodiverse environment
Agroforestry
Generation-proof living
Self-sufficient in essential services
Local 100% pesticide-free agriculture
Accessible education, art and culture programs
Sustainable resource management
Electric autonomous local transport
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