Ho Chi Minh City is embarking on a large-scale relocation project aiming to move over 41,500 homes situated on and alongside its canals by 2030. This ambitious plan represents a significant effort to address longstanding issues of infrastructure and environmental concerns along the city’s waterways. The project’s scope is substantial, intending to relocate homes equivalent to 93% of those already cleared in previous phases between 1993 and 2025. The initiative aims to improve drainage, reduce pollution, and modernize the urban landscape. Details regarding compensation and resettlement for affected residents have not been fully disclosed. Officials anticipate this undertaking will drastically change the character of canal-side communities. The city views this as an essential step for sustainable urban development.