（经济观察）中央城市工作会议释城市发展三大信号

Group 1 - The central urban work conference held in Beijing from July 14 to 15 outlines three key signals for future urban development in China [1] - The shift from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement of existing stock" indicates a new phase of urban development focused on efficiency and human-centered approaches [1][2] - By the end of 2024, the urbanization rate in China is expected to reach 67%, with 940 million people living in urban areas, marking a transition to stable development [1] Group 2 - The conference emphasizes the importance of county-level urbanization as a key node for economic development and urban function integration [2] - Enhancing infrastructure and public services in county towns can stimulate economic vitality and support new urbanization efforts [2] Group 3 - The conference highlights the need to cultivate an innovative ecosystem to enhance urban vitality and achieve breakthroughs in new productive forces [3] - Major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen are becoming global innovation hubs, but there is a need to address the imbalance in innovation resources across different city tiers [3] Group 4 - The focus on addressing citizens' urgent needs through improved urban governance and smart city initiatives is emphasized [4] - The concept of "precision governance" is introduced, aiming to solve urban issues effectively and enhance the quality of life for residents [4][5]