Võ Kim Cương
Dr. Võ Kim Cương is a prominent Vietnamese urban planner and architect known for his significant contributions to the urban development of Ho Chi Minh City after the Vietnam War. Appointed as the Deputy Chief Architect of Ho Chi Minh City in 1995, he played a crucial role in formulating the city's first comprehensive urban planning scheme post-unification. His work focused on addressing the urban challenges and socio-economic disparities that arose from rapid population growth and the legacy of war. Cương has been a vocal advocate for sustainable urban development, emphasizing the importance of a well-structured city plan that reflects both the historical context and the needs of its residents.
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Võ Kim Cương, then deputy director of the Department of Planning and Architecture, advocated for the expansion of a crucial road in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Võ Kim Cương, former Deputy Chief Architect of Ho Chi Minh City, reflects on the regrets of the 1993 urban plan.
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Võ Kim Cương, former Deputy Chief Architect of Ho Chi Minh City, reflects on the regrets of the 1993 planning.
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Võ Kim Cương was appointed as the secretary of the urban planning council for Ho Chi Minh City after over 20 years of research and teaching in Hanoi.
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