城市基础设施建设要量力而行

Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Urban Work Conference emphasizes the importance of establishing a modern people's city through correct performance evaluation, practical approaches, and five key transformations, marking a significant theoretical and practical breakthrough in urban work [1] Group 1: Infrastructure Development - Urban infrastructure is crucial for the normal operation and healthy development of cities, significantly improving living conditions, enhancing comprehensive urban capacity, and increasing operational efficiency [1] - In recent years, China's urban infrastructure construction has accelerated and improved in quality, leading to a leap in overall standards and increasing public satisfaction and happiness [1] Group 2: Financial Management and Sustainability - There are negative examples of local governments neglecting financial realities and focusing on superficial projects, leading to underutilized facilities and wasted funds [2] - The financial constraints faced by local governments indicate that excessive investment in "vanity projects" can divert essential funds from economic development and public welfare [2] - The trend of local government fiscal imbalances suggests that the growth rate of fiscal revenue is slower than that of expenditures, highlighting the need for a focus on outcomes rather than just inputs in infrastructure projects [2] Group 3: Development Philosophy - Urban infrastructure construction reflects the development and performance evaluation philosophy, necessitating a balanced approach that avoids impulsive actions and prioritizes sustainable, high-quality development [3] - The emphasis is on maintaining a mindset of long-term contribution while being accountable for immediate results, as highlighted by the need to suppress impatience and focus on solid, modern construction practices [3]