Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 14 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Planning and Architecture said the city is preparing plans for transit-oriented development (TOD) areas, with priority given to five locations along Metro Line No. 2, on the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong section, covering a total area of about 939 hectares. The TOD boundaries define the scope for planning, not land acquisition boundaries, it said. According to the department, the boundaries of the five TOD areas along Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh - Tham Luong) have been approved, covering a total area of approximately 939 ha. The city is now drawing up plans for these areas. Specifically, Area 1, covering Ben Thanh Station and Tao Dan, spans about 188 ha; Area 2, encompassing Dan Chu...