In the recent two decades, Vietnam has been experiencing significant economic growth, characterized by rapid industrialization & corresponding urbanization, which has been exerting tremendous ecological & social impacts. This paper presents findings of a study on Criteria for Sustainable Urban Communities and Cities in Vietnam conducted in three selected cities of Hanoi, Da Nang and Can Tho. The report was informed by quantitative surveys and in-depth interviews, with written suggestions from officials, experts, and non-profit workers in the fields of Planning and Investment, Transportation, Urban Planning and Construction, Science and Technology, Industry and Trade. The study was carried out by the Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E) with the support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Vietnam.