AN OVERLOOK OF THAO DIEN WHERE MANY EXPATS CHOOSE TO LIVE IN SAIGON: MASSIVE URBANIZATION LEADS TO FLOOD RISK.

 
Formerly Thao Dien, District 2 is known as the wilderness area in the suburbs of the city with thousands of trees around with a few people. Now, Thao Dien (District 2) located many luxury accommodation and utilities where many foreigners live. This is also the reason why real estate market in Thao Dien is very hot in recent years.
 
Thao Dien is located in the north of District 2 with an area of ​​375.87 ha attract many investors in condominium, villas, shopping mall, international schools, etc. Thao Dien is surrounded by the banks of the Saigon River and metro rail line No. 1 with 3 important stations. Known "new District 1" of Saigon or the "hearts" of the whole East, Thao Dien urban area is attracting the attention of investors in and out of the country.
 
However, Pham Viet Thuan, Director of Institute of Natural Resources and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City, said that Thao Dien is a large mud bag area. The mass urbanization in this area caused the possible consequence that the land will be flooded.