Changsha plans to renovate 645 old urban residential areas in 2022

This year, Changsha plans to renovate 645 old residential areas and 240 dilapidated houses in urban areas, according to a work promotion meeting held on February 23 and 24. The renovation work aims to improve urban living environment and help residents have more sense of happiness.

Houses near the Second Xiangya Hospital of the Central South University have taken on a new look after upgrading and renovation. A traffic microcirculation system has been established, and special sidewalks built.

Photo/Chen Huanming, Changsha Evening News

The renovation of old urban residential areas and dilapidated houses is not only related to the improvement of city image and quality, but also to the vital interests of ordinary people. In 2021, Changsha implemented the renovation of 374 old urban communities and started the renovation of 630 urban dilapidated houses, benefiting more than 50,000 households. The city has responded to policy requirements; strengthened work measures; taken targeted measures; sped up efforts to shore up weak links in urban development; and, improved urban connotations and quality, in a bid to make residents live happier near their homes.

In 2022, Changsha plans to renovate 645 old urban residential areas, benefiting some 95,000 households. The renovation volume is the sum of the past three years, ranking first in the province. The year of 2022 is a crucial year for the renovation of urban dilapidated houses. The annual planned task is 240 houses, which will benefit 2,198 households.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen