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| Year | 2020 |
| Size | 1,725 ha |
Projects
The Dak R’tih Lake Eco-Tourism and Urban Area Master Plan at 1/2000
A Game Changer Project for Tourism Development in Dak Nong Province
The Dak R’tih Lake Eco-Tourism and Urban Area master plan project is carried out as part of the overall tourism development in Dak Nong Province, Central Highlands of Vietnam, where the tourism sector has been identified as one of its economic pillars in the near future. However, with its existing lack of tourism infrastructure, it is necessary to create a high impact “game-changer” project for Dak Nong in order to kickstart its tourism development. The master plan in Ghia Nghia was thus, conceived as a major Tourism Hub and a gateway to Geopark tourism in the province.
To ensure that offerings of the province are unique to Dak Nong, a clear positioning exercise in relation to the country’s top tourist destinations was conducted with the target of both local and international consumer groups of families, millennials and Gen Z as well as eco-tourists in mind.
Located at the reservoir with finger-like peninsulas and a wide water frontage, the masterplan is conceptualised to maximise the beauty of its natural surrounds and synergise with the socio-cultural nuances of the province. The master plan also leverages the official recognition of Dak Nong as one of the Global Geoparks and an understanding of the geopark ecosystem as well as the history of the formation of Dak Nong geopark. From here, DPU proposed a distinctive geo-themed resorts and park concept, including two cultural hubs promoting the 40 ethnic groups of Dak Nong. The first of its kind in Vietnam, it will enhance the geopark experience while providing a window to the province.
Details
The strategies applied to the urban planning and design concept serve primarily to fulfil the key planning and design principles of creating economic development while mindfully functioning to preserve nature, reduce carbon and manage water and resources through the integration of smart solutions, and promote local culture and wellbeing through the introduction of community-centric development.
Beyond developing a resort destination, the Dak R’tih Lake Eco-Tourism project is expected to transform and rebrand the city from a low-profile town into an attractive destination through Greening, Energizing, Enriching and Enhancing Livability.
This will be achieved through the shifting of the urban core with the introduction of Gong Village and the new City Square which creates a strong “Sense of Arrival” and community in the city; the creation of Volcano tower as a new urban icon, which can be seen from different parts of the city; the introduction of an urban green lung through the development of green connectors and an urban forest; and, the activation of the water-based “lifestyle”, aimed at injecting vibrancy and entirely transforming the city. Special development guidelines including primary water treatment and secondary natural buffer for water filtration are also proposed to protect the water quality of the Dak R’tih Lake.
Apart from physical attributes, the master plan is projected to generate 18,000 jobs both directly and indirectly in the tourism and services sector, as well as boost agro-tourism beyond the development boundaries.
AWARDS
| 2020 |
Vietnam Urban Planning Award Dak R'tih Lake Eco-Toursim and Urban Area Master Plan |
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