“限高令”彰显城市温度

Group 1 - The central urban work conference emphasizes the importance of maintaining urban safety and strictly limiting the construction of super-tall buildings, reflecting a deep understanding of urban development and the principle of "people's cities built by the people, for the people" [1][2] - Super-tall buildings, once popular as urban landmarks, pose significant safety risks, particularly in fire rescue operations, with over 1 million high-rise buildings and more than 5,000 super-tall buildings in China, the highest globally [1][2] - High-rise residential fires account for 4.8% of total residential fires in China, but the death toll from these fires represents 12.2% of total residential fire fatalities, highlighting the disproportionate risk associated with high-rise living [1] Group 2 - The image and attractiveness of a city depend more on functional adaptability and the sense of well-being among residents rather than the height of its skyline, indicating a shift towards quality improvement in urban development [2] - The construction and operational costs of super-tall buildings are significantly higher than those of regular buildings, which contradicts the goal of enhancing quality and efficiency in urban development [2] - Addressing safety risks associated with super-tall buildings requires a combination of immediate actions and long-term strategies, including strict safety inspections and the use of technology to enhance safety and emergency response capabilities [2]