No build a business center in the old quarter of Hanoi

To reduce population pressure in the old quarter and protect the architecture of national heritage, Hanoi also bans building houses whose height is more than 3 storeys and the use of the land area of the displaced made public.

Hanoi People's Committee has issued regulations on the architectural management of Hanoi Old Quarter. Currently, this area has a population of 66,600 people with a target will decrease to 45,000 peopl until 2020.

The whole old quarter is divided into 2 areas, including protected areas, embellished level 1 is about 19 hectares, is limited by the Hang Chieu, Hang Duong, Hang Ngang, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Tran Quang Khai Tran Nhat Duat and 14 other streets such as Hang Buom, Ngo Gach, Hang Muoi, Ma May ... In this area, architectulral works being wanted to renovate must be based on the original architectural style before 1954 or bearing typical architectural space of the old quarter.

Protected areas, embellished level 2 are 63 hectares in width including 66 streets. Most of streets in this area are encouraged to renovated and rehabilitate the old architecture. The city also requests the old houses to be painted traditional color or railings need to be wooden materials

In particular, in the area of the old quarter is banned building the large commercial center or residential buildings which cause increasing population or construction density putting pressure on transport infrastructure. Particularly Tran Nhat Duat and Tran Quang Khai are allowed to build commercial centers, hotels and restaurants.

For regulations on building density, Hanoi People's Committee requires organizations and individuals to build works in the Old Quarter, the maximum building density is 70%, the surface layer height City of 1-3 storeys in height equivalent of 6-12 metres.