In the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, Chongming Island is like a forgotten pearl, lying quietly at the mouth of the Yangtze River. In recent years, with the rapid development of Shanghai's economy, the population has exceeded 25 million, however, the pace of development of Chongming Island does not seem to have kept pace. In particular, the planning of the Chongming Line of the Chongming Metro has caused widespread controversy.
The Chongming Metro Chongming Line was originally planned to provide residents of Chongming Island with a more convenient mode of transportation, however, the choice of its location across the river has raised many questions. Many people believe that the Chongming Line should cross the river from Baoshan, because most of the population of the three islands of Chongming has already gathered in Baoshan District. Such a plan can not only better meet the travel needs of most residents, but also effectively alleviate the problem of traffic congestion.
However, the reality is that the Chongming Line has chosen a different location to cross the river, which makes the residents of central Chongming very disappointed. They believe that the subway will do little good to the elderly people in central Chongming, because the subway station is far away from their place of residence and it is still inconvenient to travel. The irrationality of this kind of planning has undoubtedly exacerbated the imbalance in the development of Chongming Island.
As one of the three islands in Chongming, Changxing Island has also attracted much attention for its unique geographical location and development potential. However, it is regrettable that Changxing Island was not included in the planning of the Chongming Line. This makes the residents of Changxing Island feel neglected and affects its future development potential.
Chongming Island has always been based on maintaining the original ecology and environmental protection for the elderly, which is also its unique charm. However, in the rapidly evolving modern society, this tone no longer seems to be adapted to the needs of the times. Chongming Island needs a more convenient transportation network to support its future development, and the subway, as an important part of modern transportation, will undoubtedly play an important role.
Therefore, we call for a re-examination of the planning of the Chongming Metro Chongming Line, and pay more attention to the actual needs and development potential of residents. Only in this way can Chongming Island, a forgotten pearl, regain its brilliance and become an indispensable part of the metropolis of Shanghai.