推动城市高质量发展 建设现代化人民城市——从中央城市工作会议看城市发展新目标新路径

Core Viewpoint - The Central Urban Work Conference held on July 14-15 in Beijing outlines new goals and paths for urban development, emphasizing the need for high-quality urban growth and modernization of cities in China [1] Group 1: Urban Development Trends - China's urbanization is transitioning from a rapid growth phase to a stable development phase, with a focus on improving existing urban quality rather than large-scale expansion [2] - The urbanization rate of the permanent population has increased from 53.1% in 2012 to 67% in 2024, indicating a shift to a mid-late stage of rapid urbanization [2] - The focus of urban development is shifting from traditional factors like land and capital to new factors such as knowledge, data, technology, and management, aiming for higher quality, efficiency, equity, sustainability, and safety [2] Group 2: Five Transformations - The conference proposed "Five Transformations" to adapt to current urban development changes: transformation of development concepts, methods, driving forces, focus, and approaches [2][3] - These transformations reflect a proactive adaptation to urban development challenges, moving away from past models of large-scale expansion [3] Group 3: Seven Focus Areas - The conference established "Seven Focus Areas" as a blueprint for urban work, addressing both immediate issues and long-term development [4] - Innovation is prioritized in urban development goals, encompassing technological, governance, and institutional innovations [4] Group 4: Modern Urban Systems - Emphasis on developing group-style, networked urban clusters and urbanization centered around counties to mitigate the "siphon effect" of large cities and inject new momentum into smaller cities [5] - Initiatives include promoting pollution reduction, carbon neutrality, and enhancing urban biodiversity [5] Group 5: Coordinated Urban Work - The conference highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to urban work, integrating economic, social, ecological, cultural, and safety aspects [6] - It called for enhanced coordination among various departments to overcome systemic barriers and improve urban renewal and community development [6][7] Group 6: Tailored Development Strategies - Different cities should develop tailored implementation plans based on their unique resources, location, and economic conditions to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach [7] - The example of Nantong illustrates the importance of collaborative development within urban clusters, particularly in the Yangtze River Delta region [7]