Reclaim the riverside! Family-friendly green spaces in Hanoi
Think Playgrounds (TPG) is protecting the unique biodiversity of the Red River through the creation of inclusive meeting places on the edge of deprived neighbourhoods in Hanoi, Vietnam.
TPG is an EXO Foundation Sustainability Award winner. This post is based on a longer article (PDF) written by former TPG intern Lucija Wićaz.
- A growing need for green spaces in Hanoi
- Think Playgrounds’ vision | Phuc Tan Park and Chuong Duong Park: Green oases on the banks of the Red River | Sustainability through commitment: Many hands maintain green meeting spaces! | Growing support for sustained success
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A growing need for green spaces in Hanoi
Imagine a city where every child can run, play, and dream in lush green parks. For Hanoi’s 8 million residents, this is still a far-off vision. With under two square meters of green space per capita in 2023 — far below the WHO-recommended nine — children lack natural play areas, while adults and the elderly face limited options for recreation.
This shortage isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a crisis. Rising rates of childhood obesity and mental health issues are linked to the absence of natural play areas. Adults and the elderly also face limited options for recreation, while urban heat, poor air quality, and flooding threaten the city’s future. Continue reading about the growing need for green spaces in Hanoi.
