Sdg 11 - sustainable cities and communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

There are ten targets in SDG 11 to achieve safe, affordable and resilient cities and communities where people can reside peacefully and prosper. Making cities sustainable means creating career and business opportunities and building resilient societies and economies. It involves investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and improving urban planning and management in participatory and inclusive ways.

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RESEARCH

ADSCIVIL Workshop – BIM Solutions for Transportation Infrastructure

Lac Hong University’s Faculty of Civil Engineering partnered with Baezeni Software Co., Ltd. to organize a workshop on BIM applications in transportation infrastructure. Experts introduced ADSCIVIL tools for bridge, road, and infrastructure design, helping students strengthen digital engineering skills, understand industry practices, and prepare for technology-driven careers in modern construction.

EDUCATION

Record and preserve cultural heritage

Lac Hong University contributes to cultural heritage preservation at local and regional levels. Students document language and culture through videos, photographs, reports, and digital infographics, while research records traditional festivals, rituals, costumes, instruments, and cuisine. LHU also co-organizes the Dong Nai Tourism Presentation and Promotion Contest, encouraging students and communities to document, interpret, and promote local intangible cultural heritage.

OPERATIONS

Sustainable commuting

Lac Hong University measures commuting patterns and targets a 10% reduction in individual vehicle use by 2028, using 2024 as the baseline. Sustainable commuting increased by 2.7% in 2025. Measures include shuttle buses, pedestrian-priority areas, conditional remote working, hybrid learning, walking initiatives, and planned bicycle facilities, EV charging, public-transit subsidies, carpooling, and Car-Free Days.

Affordable housing for employees and students

Lac Hong University evaluates housing affordability against local market conditions and household income. Student dormitories are maintained at rates around 4% below the local market average, with fees waived during disasters or pandemics. Staff receive housing guidance based on a 30% income affordability benchmark, cost-of-living allowances, and planned access to preferential rental arrangements through external partners.

ENGAGEMENT

Public access to libraries, facilities, exhibition spaces and green Spaces

Lac Hong University provides free public access to learning, cultural, and recreational spaces. Community members may register for free library access, including books, reading areas, computers, and selected online resources. The University also opens exhibition spaces through cultural events and workshops, while campus gardens, walkways, green areas, and outdoor spaces are accessible through public visits, school programmes, university tours, international exchanges, and community activities.