Published:  00:00 Friday - April 22, 2011

Hanoi is piloting the preservation of the Old Quarter through a project to restore Ta Hien Street.

The VND15-billion ($717,703) will restore 52-metre Ta Hien Street, where most structures were built early 20th century, using French and traditional Vietnamese architectural styles.

The project will be a sort of trial run for a larger programme to restore the Old Quarter. The programme is a joint effort between Hanoi and the city of Toulouse, France.

 The Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board will restore building facades as well as public infrastructure on the street. Residents on this street will even get new furniture. To date, restoration on three homes has been completed.

Source: VIR