Based on the 1/2000 detailed HCMc center area plan (930 ha), there're some highlights need to be analysis: renovations embellishment and urban development on the basis of preserving the cultural and historical values, confirms the identity of an urban center of the river, is expressed through targets such as: maintain the configuration and functionality urban history, integrated urban heritage conservation into the planning and content development of public transport networks and the walking area. Besides that, the author also points out a number of issues that need to be resolved, such as inconsistencies in the existing regulations to control the scale and development for high buildings. The proposal for a technical solution to fully exploit the Saigon River landscape orientation and high-density buildings in Ba Son,... can significantly affected to the river identity urban. Also in the plan, comprehensive codifying the architectural heritage objects have not been adequate attention.