This class of young people, don't play!
"I heard your house is going to be demolished? I'm going to get rich! ”
This kind of ridicule has recently been swiped in the circle of friends.
In 2024, why did the word "demolition" start to appear frequently again?
The renovation of the old city and the renovation of old houses are good things for the benefit of the country and the people, why is it related to "getting rich"?
If you taste it, you will find that the reaction of this generation of young people is a bit "abnormal": they don't want the label of "dismantling the second generation"; They don't believe in the myth of getting rich overnight.
They feel that instead of looking forward to demolition and making a fortune, it is better to rely on their own efforts.
This generation of young people, they have experienced the baptism of the Internet, and they have also witnessed the ups and downs of housing prices.
They understand better that true happiness does not depend on demolition, but on their own creation.
From "Demolition and Reconstruction" to "People-Oriented": The "Evolutionary History" of China's Urban Construction
To understand why the new generation of young people is no longer obsessed with "demolition", we must first turn to the "evolutionary history" of China's urban construction.
In the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the top priority of urban reconstruction was to meet people's basic living needs.
At that time, the slogan was "produce first, live later", and the city was like a huge factory, all for the sake of production.
A large number of prefabricated houses have risen from the ground, although simple, but they have given people a place to shelter from the wind and rain.
After the reform and opening up, the pace of urbanization has accelerated, and the real estate industry has also flourished.
High-rise buildings have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and people's living conditions have been greatly improved.
This development mode of "emphasizing speed and ignoring quality" also lays potential safety hazards for the future.
In 2010, China's urban construction began to enter the 3.0 era.
The economy has developed, and people's knowledge has also broadened.
People are no longer satisfied with the simple "home ownership", but begin to pursue a more comfortable, convenient and environmentally friendly living environment.
As a result, an urban transformation with "people-oriented" as the core has begun in full swing across the country.
Say goodbye to "one side of a thousand cities", 15 cities fired the "first shot" of urban renewal
In 2024, the central government will directly allocate billions of special funds to 15 cities to support them in urban renewal pilots.
The 15 cities include: Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Shenyang, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Dongguan, Chongqing, Chengdu and Xi'an.
They come from the north and south of the motherland and represent different types of urban development models.
These cities all have great infrastructure, they have their own characteristics, and they are very proactive.
In a word, these 15 cities are to set a benchmark and model for "urban renewal" across the country, and provide other cities with replicable and generalizable experience.
What's new about these 15 cities' "updated samples"? In fact, they have introduced some new ideas and new methods in urban transformation and development. For example, infrastructure has been improved, public services have been improved, green spaces have been added, and smart technologies have been used to improve the efficiency of city management. In general, it is to make cities more livable, convenient and modern.
This renewal is no longer a large-scale demolition and construction, but more on the renovation and upgrading of old communities.
Underground plumbing, drainage, housing quality ......
These "linzi projects", which are easy to ignore, have been put in a more prominent position this time.
This update focuses more on promoting industrial transformation and upgrading, developing high-end industries, and improving the quality of the economy.
The old factory building will be transformed into a science and technology park and creative studio, injecting new vitality into the city.
Finally, this update pays more attention to the improvement of the ecological environment and the construction of a green city.
The city's new calling card will be parks, green spaces and ecological corridors, allowing residents to enjoy fresh air among the high-rise buildings.
Renovation ≠ demolition, what are the young people more concerned about this generation?
Seeing this, some people may ask: What does this have to do with "demolition"?
The relationship is big!
Although urban renewal and shed renovation and demolition both involve "demolition" and "construction", the starting point and goal are completely different.
The purpose of shed renovation and demolition is to solve the housing problem of the people, and the core is "living"; Urban renewal is to improve the quality of the city and improve the living environment, and the core is "life".
To put it simply, shed renovation and demolition is a question of "whether there is any", while urban renewal is a question of "whether it is good or not".
Therefore, this is not just a new round of "demolition", but a related to the future development of the city and the improvement of people's well-being.
And for the new generation of young people, they are more concerned about:
Can my quality of life improve significantly after urban renewal?
Will my income keep up with the pace of urban growth?
Will I be able to find my place and happiness in this city?
This generation of young people, they don't believe that pie will fall from the sky, and they don't want to become the label of "dismantling the second generation".
They prefer to rely on their own efforts and make a good living.
Urban renewal has a long way to go.
The "old" does not go, the "new" is difficult to come, how can urban renewal solve the "old" problem?
Urban renewal is easier said than done.
First of all, there are old and difficult problems ahead.
Where does the money come from?
There are many old communities, and there is a large gap in the funds needed for renovation.
It is clear that government financial input alone is not enough.
How to attract the participation of social capital and design a reasonable benefit distribution mechanism is a difficult problem for managers.
How to avoid "dismantling"?
In the past, some localities carried out shed renovation and demolition, and simply and rudely "demolished them", which not only wasted resources, but also destroyed the historical and cultural features.
In urban renewal, it is necessary to avoid taking the old road, pay more attention to the protection of historical context, and make "seeing the mountains, seeing the water, and remembering the nostalgia" become a reality.
How to balance the interests of all parties?
Urban renewal will inevitably involve the adjustment of the interests of all parties.
the resettlement of the aborigines, the compensation standard for the house, the right to use the land......
Every question is related to the daily life of thousands of families.
How to find a balance that is acceptable to all parties is a test of the wisdom and patience of managers.
From "I want to change" to "I want to change", urban renewal needs the participation of the whole people
Urban renewal is not a matter of one person or a group of people, but a major event that requires the participation of the whole society.
More importantly, it is necessary to fully listen to the people's opinions, respect the wishes of residents, and make urban renewal truly a "people's project".
For enterprises, they should actively participate in urban renewal, give full play to their own advantages, and inject new ideas, new technologies and new models into the transformation process.
At the same time, we must also assume the corresponding social responsibility, not only look at the immediate interests, but also look at the future development.
As far as residents are concerned, it is necessary to change their concepts, actively cooperate with the government's transformation work, and take the initiative to participate in community governance.
After all, a city is a city for everyone, and only when everyone contributes can we build a better home.
What the city of the future will look like: technology-empowered, green and livable
As technology continues to evolve, the cities of the future will become smarter and more intimate.
Artificial intelligence, big data, Internet of Things and other technologies will be widely used in urban management, transportation, environmental protection and other fields to provide citizens with a more convenient, efficient and comfortable living experience.
The concepts of green building, sponge city, and smart transportation will be integrated into every detail of urban planning and construction, making the city more ecological and livable.
Urban renewal is a never-ending journey.
This not only changed the appearance of the city, but also reshaped the spirit of the city.
What will the cities of the future look like?
The answer may be different in everyone's mind.
But one thing is certain: it will be a city full of hope, vitality and warmth, a city that truly belongs to the people!
Information sources:
Notice on the demonstration work of urban renewal on 2024-04-30 of the Chinese government website