Recently, the pilot project to develop the night economy associated with tourism development in District 7 has been approved by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for implementation from December 2023.
The pilot project to develop the night economy associated with tourism development in District 7 is expected to be implemented in 3 areas. Two areas of Crescent Lake – Anh Sao Bridge and Road No. 11N – Bank residential area will develop walking streets. However, the Sky Garden commercial and culinary street will be upgraded to meet the needs of the night economy development of District 7 as well as Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee approved the policy of implementing walking, commercial and culinary streets in District 7 from December 2023.
Specifically, at Crescent Lake – Anh Sao Bridge (Tan Phu ward, Tan Phong) it is proposed to establish a walking street, commercial – culinary and cultural area with 9,000 square meters.
Ton Dat Tien route (section from Nguyen Van Linh to Anh Sao bridge and the food court on Crescent Lake) still maintains walking street, culinary and commercial activities as before.
The minimum operating time of this walking street is from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., folk culture, sports, cultural and artistic activities will end before 10:00 p.m. Pilot period is 1 year.
Route No. 11N – Bank residential area (Tan Thuan Tay ward), authorities propose to establish a walking, commercial and culinary street with operating hours from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., from Friday to Sunday every day. weeks and days off, holidays and Tet.
This is a new place for shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural and artistic activities in District 7. The pilot period is 1.5 years.
Particularly for Sky Garden commercial and culinary street (Tan Phong ward), it is proposed to build an identity and upgrade shopping, culinary and entertainment activities at Nguyen Van Linh – Pham Van Nghi – Street 2 – Bui By Doan. Sky Garden area’s operating hours are 6:00 p.m. – 24:00 p.m. every day, piloted for 1.5 years.
Funding for the project is used from socialized sources.
Before the project was approved, the development of the night economy associated with tourism in District 7 received the consensus of the majority of relevant departments, branches and branches. According to the Department of Industry and Trade, developing the night economy associated with tourism will help District 7 exploit its potential and strengths. Thereby, the socio-economy of District 7 and the entire Ho Chi Minh City will be promoted.
The project also creates space for entertainment, sightseeing, play, and shopping for residents and tourists, promoting tourism activities, in accordance with Ho Chi Minh City’s night economy development orientation. The formation of walking, commercial, culinary, and cultural streets also enriches tourism products and spreads other business and service activities.
Every day, he often walks around Crescent Lake to exercise. Mr. Ngo Xuan said he is very supportive of opening more walking streets in District 7. According to him, there are many advantages to developing the night-time economy such as the location. Convenient, developed infrastructure and many foreigners live and work.
“I think if it comes into operation, this area will be very busy, creating entertainment and shopping space for residents and tourists. However, we also need to pay attention to the issue of environmental sanitation,” he said. speak.
Create entertainment and recreation space for residents and tourists.
According to the direction of the Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, District 7 will be responsible for completing the organizational plan, ensuring food safety, fire prevention, security and order, public transportation, and environmental sanitation. . At the same time, localities need to be responsible for controlling stalls, counterfeit goods, and poor quality goods and not allowing the situation of re-occupying sidewalks and doing business outside of prescribed time and space.
It is expected that the project will be implemented within a year, from December 2023 to November 2024.
The pilot project to develop the night economy associated with tourism development in District 7 is expected to bring positive impacts, contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of District 7. It is expected that the project will be implemented. Deployed for a period of one year, from December 2023 to November 2024. If it achieves good results, this project will be replicated and implemented in other districts of Ho Chi Minh City.
