EAST LAKE CITY ECOLOGICAL URBAN PARK
LOCATION Dong Mai, Vietnam
SITE AREA 34 Acres
PROGRAM Recreational and ecological park, pedestrian bridge, remediation lake, commercial mall, hotel + hospitality training complex
STATUS Schematic Design
The East Lake City Urban Ecological Park is a 34-acre landscape that serves simultaneously as vital green infrastructure and a vibrant public amenity for Dong Mai, a rapidly expanding village southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam. A large freshwater lake, planted with native vegetation, is encircled by pedestrian paths woven with moments for retail, recreation, and cultural engagement. A diagonal pedestrian bridge crosses the lake’s center, creating a subtle “infinity” figure that links the northern and southern shores. Beyond its civic and recreational offerings, the park plays a critical ecological role—its greenspace and lake system help filter groundwater and restore the broader environment after decades of industrial pollution.
Project Team
Designer CAL
Landscape Architect Balmori Associates
Structural Engineer Thornton Tomasetti
Planning Engineer ARUP
Sustainability ARUP
Lighting Design ARUP

