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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, November 20 (Xinhua) — A balance between cultural heritage protection and urban renewal has been a key principle in China's efforts to redevelop old residential areas and improve people's well-being, according to an urban planning and sustainable development expert.
Wang Congchun, Vice-Chancellor of Shanghai University and Director of the Shanghai Institute of Urban Revitalization and Sustainable Development, made the remarks during the latest edition of the omnimedia discussion program "China Economic Roundtable" organized by Xinhua News Agency.
He drew attention to the difficulties in implementing such projects in Shanghai, noting that limited space and complex coordination processes place higher demands on grassroots management capabilities and flexibility in implementation.
According to Wang Congchun, Shanghai's model of "adopting rules first, then discussing renovation" could be an experience worth emulating for the rest of the country.
He also noted that, while fully respecting the wishes of residents, the city has gone beyond simply renovating buildings and is actively exploring the historical and cultural significance of its old neighborhoods.
Continuing his thought, the scientist noted that urban renovation should continue to focus on improving the quality of life of their residents, as well as on improving institutional guarantees and strengthening innovation mechanisms. -0-
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