Organization of landscape architectural space in part of Rach Gia polder area, Kien Giang province

Abstract

The coastal expansion project of Rach Gia City in Kien Giang province was initiated in 2009. However, up to the present, Kien Giang has yet to establish a comprehensive policy for exploiting the overall value of the coastal area in Rach Gia. The urban landscape directions have sequentially changed under the pressure of constructing residential and commercial service areas. Additionally, the challenge of reconciling the need for development with the preservation of a sustainable urban environment remains unresolved. Therefore, the article presents some directions and solutions to organize the architectural landscape of a part of the Rach Gia coastal area. This aims to create harmony between urban development and the conservation of the natural environment within the framework of ensuring sustainability and not compromising the distinctive local values. The goal is to maximize the role and value of the city, contributing to the motivation of tapping into the potential for socio-economic development and tourism in Kien Giang province specifically, and the Mekong Delta region as a whole.

Key word: Landscape Architecture; the coastal expansion project of Rach Gia City; Rach Gia bay; Kien Giang province.