The Nest Location — TOD Metro Core & Tokyu Garden City 110ha

Posted by Khoi Pham on June 5, 2026

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Location is one of The Nest’s strongest competitive advantages. The project sits at lots H5 & H7 (Ly Thai To & Bui Thi Xuan junction), right in the core Science & Technology urban hub north of Ho Chi Minh City — inside the 110-hectare Tokyu Garden City that Becamex Tokyu has built for 14+ years. Beyond being a place to live, the location underpins long-term value through an already-operating TOD effect. This article analyses the location, surrounding ecosystem, infrastructure and its impact on property value.

A One-Of-A-Kind Location In The TOD Urban Core

The Nest enjoys two frontages on two main township roads, surrounded by a complete ecosystem rare for the area:

Multi-tier education: Viet Hoa International School adjacent; VGU, EIU, SIS, Nguyen Khuyen, Ngo Thoi Nhiem nearby.
Commerce & services: AEON Mall (2 min walk), WTC Tower Becamex, Administrative Centre, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Becamex Hotel, HIIVE Hotel.
Industry & logistics: VSIP II, Mapletree Logistics, BW Supply Chain City and 7 major industrial parks — a deep, stable tenant pool.

This creates the three core functions of a true TOD: Urban Core, Connectivity and a Walkable Ecosystem.

This three-function model is precisely what distinguishes a mature TOD from an ordinary suburb: daily needs are met on foot or by public transport, reducing reliance on private vehicles and raising everyday convenience — a lifestyle increasingly demanded by younger buyers and international tenants alike.

Tokyu Garden City 110ha — A Japanese-Style Township

The Nest is the newest piece of Tokyu Garden City, a 110ha township built on the TOD model transferred directly from Japan’s Tokyu Group. After 14+ years it already has a real resident base, infrastructure and operating amenities — unlike “paper” townships. The master TOD plan targets around 18,000 products on a long-term strategy.

Crucially, the northern HCMC corridor (formerly Binh Duong) is emerging as a new growth pole entering an acceleration phase. As the urban core reaches a real owner-occupier population, a fresh value-repricing cycle begins — and The Nest sits at its centre, well connected to expressways, the future Long Thanh airport and the Cat Lai – Cai Mep port system.

Walking-Distance Connectivity

Time	Destination
2 min	AEON Mall, Viet Hoa International School
3 min	WTC Gateway & Metro Station S19, Nguyen Khuyen School
5 min	Vo Thi Sau School, commercial amenities
7 min	Surrounding residential areas (~3km)

Being able to walk to most daily essentials is the hallmark of TOD — less car dependence, higher everyday quality of life.

Transport Infrastructure & The TOD Effect

2026 is the golden window: HCMC Metro Line 1 already operates, while the Suoi Tien – Binh Duong metro extension (2027) will be the next price catalyst.

Metro Station S19 — direct link, ~1.5km (about 3 minutes).
Widened National Highway 13 — under way.
Kaze Bus TOD — 37 buses, 11 routes, 1,000+ daily passengers; 500,000+ trips in 2025 alone.
~30–40km from HCMC centre; fast links to Tan Son Nhat and future Long Thanh airports.

Proof The TOD Is Already Working

Indicator	Actual data (2025)
Annual visitors to the township	6.3 million (resident base < 10,000)
Commercial occupancy (SORA SC, Hikari)	90%
Kaze Bus 2025	500,000+ passengers
Route 77 to Di An	+250% (20,000 → 50,000 trips)

These figures show a real cash-flow environment and resident community already formed around The Nest — key to durable price support and growth.

How Location Drives Property Value

Reference HCMC Metro Line 1: prices near Thao Dien and An Phu stations rose up to 3.5× (35 → ~150 million VND/m²) on the TOD effect. With Binh Duong Metro 2027 approaching, The Nest’s area is expected to benefit similarly. Combined with the area average (~60M/m²) versus The Nest’s entry (47M/m²), the upside is clear for owner-occupiers and investors alike.

The Nest Location vs Central Ho Chi Minh City

A common question from buyers is whether a northern-HCMC address can rival a central one. The honest answer depends on the buyer’s priority. Central districts offer immediacy and prestige but at 70–120 million VND/m², with congestion and limited greenery. The Nest, at 47 million VND/m², trades a longer commute to the historic centre for a self-contained township where work, international schooling, retail and recreation are within walking distance — and where a metro line will shortly compress travel times further. For families and professionals tied to the northern industrial corridor, the day-to-day location is arguably superior, not merely cheaper.

A Day Around The Nest — Neighbourhood Lifestyle

Picture a typical weekday: a short walk to AEON Mall for groceries, children dropped at Viet Hoa International School two minutes away, a workday at one of the nearby industrial parks or remotely from the Creator’s Space, an evening run along the 191-metre Greenway, and a weekend swim on the rooftop Sky Pool. The surrounding cluster — VGU, EIU and SIS for education; WTC Tower and the Administrative Centre for business; AEON, Uniqlo, Muji and international F&B for retail and dining — means most of life happens within a few minutes of home. This is the lived reality of a walkable TOD, and it is the strongest, least-replicable part of The Nest’s value.

Future Infrastructure Roadmap

Beyond the 2027 Binh Duong metro extension and the widened National Highway 13, the broader region is being knitted into HCMC’s growth through ring roads, expressways toward Long Thanh International Airport, and the Cat Lai – Cai Mep port system. Each milestone shortens the effective distance between The Nest and the wider economy. Importantly, the Kaze Bus TOD network already feeds the metro corridor with 1,000+ daily passengers, demonstrating that public-transport behaviour — the hardest part of any TOD — is already established here rather than aspirational.