Xi Jinping Inspects Urban Renewal Work in Shanghai

On July 15, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the Civic Xincun residential community on Bansongyuan Road Subdistrict in Huangpu District, Shanghai, to learn about the renovation of old residential compounds, the upgrading of old houses without sanitary facilities, and the historic resolution of residents' problem of having to carry their toilet buckets. The article pointed out that after renovation and upgrading, Civic Xincun has seen significant improvements in supporting conditions such as separate kitchens and bathrooms and elevators, and the living environment of residents in the old urban area has been improved. The report emphasized that urban renewal is not only about improving the appearance of buildings, but more importantly about enhancing living quality and the level of public services. The article also mentioned that General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed the need to promote urban renewal with high quality, adhere to asking the people about their needs, their ideas, and their evaluations, continue to do a good job in livelihood projects of concern to the public, and improve property management and convenience services in residential communities through refined governance.