On October 29, an inspection by the City’s Interdisciplinary Monitoring Team at Dong Da District revealed a remarkable community effort in maintaining environmental cleanliness and beautifying public spaces. Residents have joined hands to plant flowers, greenery, and paint murals, transforming narrow alleys into picturesque walkways. According to Dong Da District’s report, public sanitation has been sustained through initiatives encouraging residents to clean communal areas every Saturday and Sunday morning. The district has synchronized urban beautification efforts across streets like Nam Dong, Dao Duy Anh, Cat Linh, Ton That Tung, Luong Dinh Cua, Doan Thi Diem, Dang Tran Con, Bich Cau, Ho Dac Di, and Hang Chao. Authorities have organized tree pruning, flower planting, streetlight repairs, and playground maintenance while encouraging citizens to landscape their homes, balconies, and neighborhood streets. Efforts also included tidying up hanging telecommunications cables and removing illegal street advertisements. Additionally, local businesses violating regulations were urged to sign commitments to cease encroachments and restore sidewalks and roadways to their original state. Despite these strides, maintaining sanitation remains challenging due to the large number of small-scale food establishments in the district, along with the limited public awareness about civic-minded public conduct.
Alley 9, Luong Dinh Cua street (Dong Da district)
In Ba Dinh District, Alley 29 on Cua Bac Street stands out for its cleanliness and vibrant wall murals. Formerly a trash collection point, the alley has undergone a significant transformation thanks to decisive actions by local authorities and neighborhood committees. Following sustained community engagement, residents began adhering to proper waste disposal schedules and collectively maintained the alley’s cleanliness. Initially painted white in 2023, the alley embraced further enhancements in 2024 as part of the campaign to promote “Bright, Green, Clean, Beautiful, and Safe” neighborhoods. Initiatives included mural painting, tidying up telecommunications wires, installing fire prevention stations, and security cameras.
Truong Huu Thanh, head of the neighborhood committee, shared, “Since the green, clean, and beautiful alley initiative began, not only local residents but also foreign tourists have come here to take photos. Alley 29 has become a popular destination for visitors.”
Alley 29, Cua Bac street (Ba Dinh district) becomes a destination for many tourists.
Ba Dinh District’s People’s Committee reported notable improvements in environmental landscapes within just one month of the campaign. Streets and alleys have become cleaner and more orderly, with neighborhoods enthusiastically implementing criteria such as weekly clean-up drives, removing unauthorized advertisements, and displaying national flags on significant occasions like September 2 and October 10. Additionally, efforts were made to dismantle non-compliant signage, regulate road and sidewalk encroachments, and ensure proper environmental practices at construction sites. Authorities collaborated with relevant entities to trim dense tree canopies, collect waste, and clear drainage channels. The district also introduced a model for managing and operating public lighting systems using IoT-based LED lights in residential areas, replacing traditional streetlights to enhance energy efficiency. These concerted efforts have positively influenced public awareness, motivating residents to adhere to waste disposal regulations, maintain neighborhood cleanliness, and beautify their homes with greenery. More households now voluntarily confine commercial activities within their premises rather than encroaching on streets. However, Ba Dinh District Vice Chairman Pham Thi Diem emphasized the importance of sustained maintenance efforts to ensure the continued success of the campaign.
By fostering widespread participation, the campaign continues to promote a cultural lifestyle. Bui Minh Hoang, Head of the Department of Cultural Practices and Family Affairs at the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, urged localities to strengthen awareness campaigns, ensuring that maintaining “green, clean, and beautiful” environments becomes a daily habit. “Local authorities must closely follow campaign criteria, mobilize social resources, and encourage community engagement for sustained success,” he suggested.
Luong Chau