| Author | Nguyen Quang |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-97-15 |
| Subject(s) | Buildings--Vietnam--Hanoi--Conservation and restoration
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-97-15 |
| Abstract | Hanoi, dating from the 10th century is recently discovered as one of the great heritage
townscapes of Asia. One special area of the city center is the French Colonial Quarter which
had been built up during the French colonial domination.
The special beauty and distinctive quality of this area are given by French fabric with grid of
wide tree-lined streets flanked by luxury villas and public buildings locate at key positions.
Also are there other urban elements such as: sidewalk, trees, lakes, parks, open spaces and
squares and the Red River that contribute to beautifying the area.
Under the Doi Moi (reform) policy, now this area faces structural changes that for one side
contribute to the national economic growth but in another side, damage the distinctive
character of its urban form and pattern. In-fill developments as well as high rise structures
are taking place in everywhere deteriorating and reducing quality of the historic
environment. The existing planing mechanism created on the centralized socialist system,
now cannot provide a feasible solution to balance the development and conservation.
Given the existing situation, this research study is an attempt to find out applicable
solutions to problems. Based on strategic planning approaches, a model of conservation has
been established for dealing with the conservation of the French Colonial Quarter.
In order to identify key issues for strategic actions the research author has examined
comprehensively the trends, opportunities and constrains at both, metropolitan and local
levels.
Using strategic assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the
community and the environment, the researcher has identified alternative strategies and
selected the best scored set of options. An Action Plan has been established within this
strategic choice as the most applicable for dealing with the conflict reality.
To complement the conservation plan, the researcher also has investigated the possibility of
predicting the maximum capacity accommodation of a specific area. Different options are
presented within the conservation framework for strategic selection. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-97-15 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, H. Detlef; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Yap, Kioe Sheng;Morishita, Hideharu; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |