This year, investment in Henan is anchored on urban renewal projects. It will allocate over 310 billion yuan to advance approximately 3,300 urban renewal initiatives. This represents a massive investment that directly impacts the future landscape of many cities and the daily lives of residents.

Urban renewal is more than just constructing new buildings; it encompasses a wide range of efforts. From renovating old residential areas and updating elevators to creating new pocket parks and urban roads, as well as adding public charging stations, these projects aim to address the practical needs of residents, enhancing comfort and convenience. For instance, this year, Henan plans to renovate more than 2,000 aging elevators, build 100 new pocket parks, and construct 500 kilometers of urban roads—tangible changes that people can see and feel.

Behind this significant investment is Henan's ongoing exploration of urban development approaches. Over the past year, the province has already completed a 295 billion yuan investment in urban renewal, renovated a large number of old residential areas, and contributed to the steady growth of the construction industry. Building on this foundation, this year's plan sets clearer goals: to make cities more livable and resilient through hardware improvements and functional enhancements.

For ordinary residents, this means the gradual improvement of their surrounding community environments. Safer and more convenient elevators, green parks near their homes, smooth roads, and ample charging facilities—the accumulation of these details will tangibly enhance the quality of life. At the same time, this large-scale investment will drive related industries, create job opportunities, and inject vitality into economic development.

In summary, investment in Henan reflects a commitment to refining and optimizing existing urban spaces, with the goal of making cities more innovative, livable, beautiful, and smarter. These changes will begin in communities and gradually extend to every corner of the cities.

Web editors: Shen Jianqi, Zhang Rui