Since its recognition as a first-grade city in 2003, Da Nang has witnessed numerous great breakthroughs in its urban architectural planning and design. 

Over the past decade, the city has also seen many positive changes in its transport infrastructure, with many new roads completed.  They include linking Nguyen Van Linh with Vo Van Kiet to establish the city’s major traffic axis, building the Thuan Phuoc Suspension Bridge connecting the Nguyen Tat Thanh Street to the Hoang Sa-Truong Sa route, planning the Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway, the expansion of urban space on the southern side of the city, expanding Nguyen Tat Thanh Street to the approach of the southern end of the Hai Van Pass, linking the Hoang Van Thai Street with the Ba Na Hills Resort, and re-arranging the north-south rail route.

The city’s Azura building

With regard to land-use planning, the city has earmarked over 1,300ha for the construction of the Hi-tech and dedicated IT parks.  In addition, more land has been earmarked for the construction of the Da Phuoc Residential Area and Son Tra District’s Man Quang Bay, and for converting the Chi Lang Stadium into a multi-story commercial complex.  The focus has been on installing synchronous lighting, trees, water supplies and drainage systems.

Most notably, the city’s urban space axes are being created in combination with preserving the local natural landscapes and ecosystems.