Why does Ho Chi Minh City have nearly 400 street names that need to be changed? When should street names be changed?
Why does Ho Chi Minh City have nearly 400 street names that need to be changed?
Recently, at the seminar "Building WebGIS for information management and disclosure, supporting planning, renaming streets, and public works in Ho Chi Minh City,"
Experts point out that about 400 street names in Ho Chi Minh City need to be changed.
Among them, 311 routes share 132 names. Quang Trung Street (Go Vap, Hoc Mon District, Thu Duc City), Phan Van Tri Street (Go Vap District, District 5, Binh Thanh District), Le Loi Street (District 1), District 5, Thu Duc), Le Lai Street (District 1, Go Vap District, Tan Binh District, Hoc Mon District)...
Ho Chi Minh City also has 38 incorrect street names—wrong character names and historical places. In addition, there are 21 street names in the city that are not meaningful in terms of history and culture because they did not have a name at first, so people set them up for convenience in communication and information exchange and gradually became familiar, for example. Bui Huu Dien Street, Lot 1, Hoang Dieu 2.
About the cause: Ho Chi Minh City consists of 3 different administrative units, formerly Saigon, Cho Lon, and Gia Dinh provinces. In addition, due to the rapid urbanization of Ho Chi Minh City, many projects and street names appear continuously. Many incorrect street names are also caused by people's confusion, habit, and spontaneous placement.
However, because changing the street name will lead to confusion in confirmation and transfer, experts believe that at present, Ho Chi Minh City should prioritize renaming 38 incorrect street names, leading to mistakes in the correct names of historical figures or places.
Why does Ho Chi Minh City have nearly 400 street names that need to be changed? When should street names be changed? (Image courtesy of the internet)
When is it legal to change street names in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 5 of the Regulation on Naming and Renaming Streets, Streets, and Public Works promulgated together with Decree 91/2005/ND-CP, it provides:
Do not rename Streets, streets, and public works have familiar names, have been attached to the history and culture of the nation or the locality, and have been deeply ingrained in people's subconscious minds and emotions over many years and generations. In case the street, street, and public works have been named but are deemed to have no historical or cultural significance, are inconsistent with the nation's fine customs and traditions, and are not typical characters of the country or of the country. If the name is changed due to the location, influence, or negative impact on society, it should be done with caution.
Thus, the name of the named street must be changed because it is thought to have no historical or cultural significance, is incompatible with the nation's fine customs and traditions, is not a typical figure of the country or of the locality, and is a bad influence in society.
Which agency has the authority to change street names in Vietnam?
The following provisions are contained in Article 16 of the Regulation on Naming and Renaming Streets, Streets, and Public Works promulgated in conjunction with Decree 91/2005/ND-CP:
The People's Councils of the provinces and centrally run cities have the authority to decide on the naming and renaming of streets and streets; large-scale and significant public works projects.
Accordingly, the People's Council of the province has the authority to decide to change the name of the street.
In addition, the People's Committee of the province has the following tasks:
- Forming an advisory council on street renaming to assist provincial and city people's committees in researching and establishing a name bank; compiling a list of the names of streets and public works that need to be named or renamed; consulting professional organizations (the Society of Historical Sciences, the Association of Literature and Arts, and so on); party organizations; authorities; the Vietnam Fatherland Front; mass organizations; and scientists.
In addition, it is also necessary to publicly announce the proposed street name change for the people to comment on before the People's Committee of the province or city submits it to the People's Council at the same level at its annual regular meetings.
In addition, renaming streets for special-grade urban centers must consult the Ministry of Culture and Information before being submitted to the People's Council for consideration and resolution.
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