China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment Issued Implementation Opinions on Launching Pilot Zones for Building a Beautiful China (Part 3)
Persist with a holistic and systematic approach to conserving and improving mountain, water, forest, farmland, grassland, and desert ecosystems, and accelerate the development of a national park-centered nature reserve system. Launch major biodiversity conservation projects and sustain key ecological system restoration efforts. Take actions to enhance the carbon sequestration capacity of ecosystems.
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Conservation and renewal project of “symbiotic neighborhood” starting area in Guanyin Temple area of Dashilan, Xicheng District, Beijing.（part two）
For the relatively complete courtyard space, introduce new residents to form a talent courtyard, and configure coffee, simple food and other public services and commercial attributes in the street and public areas in the area; for the space with strong public attributes in the area, according to the vacated space, put in public service functions, such as community libraries, community council chambers, etc.
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Managing Urban Villages Like Our Own Homes: The EPC+O Model in Xiamen's Urban Village Renewal
Among these efforts, the adoption of the EPC+O model demonstrates foresight and innovation. Although still in its early exploratory phase, the growing emphasis on "operations" as a priority in urban renewal has prompted critical reflections: What is the core essence of the EPC+O model? What tangible benefits can it deliver? And what potential challenges need to be addressed?
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UPSC Members Zhang Lei, Shi Xiaodong, and Colleagues Publish in Journal of the American Planning Association, Disseminating China's Community Planner Theory and Experience
Theoretically, this study constructs a research framework to analyze the roles and functions of responsible planners from three dimensions: technical expertise, interest representation (advocacy planners), and communication/coordination (communicative planners).
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Chen Zhenyu: Exploring a New Pattern for the Construction of Modern Chinese Residential Areas, Co-creating and Co-managing Complete Communities
Urban renewal in China is an important path to promote high-quality urban development during the period of stock-based urban regeneration. By upgrading old communities, optimizing spatial quality, and improving supporting facilities, it seeks to enhance living environments and maximize efficient use of resources.
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