“科技范儿”“智慧范儿”“文化范儿”“运动范儿”……城市更新展现“新”气象

Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Urban Work Conference emphasizes high-quality urban development, focusing on intrinsic development and urban renewal as key strategies for enhancing city aesthetics and characteristics [1] Group 1: Urban Renewal and Technology - The introduction of "pit air membranes" in urban renewal projects aims to reduce dust and noise, achieving a noise reduction of at least 20 decibels and dust isolation of 90% [3] - These membranes create a comfortable working environment for construction workers by continuously monitoring internal air pressure and temperature, ensuring fresh air circulation while filtering out dust [5] - The membranes also allow construction to proceed uninterrupted by adverse weather conditions, thus shortening project timelines [7] - This technology is being widely adopted in various cities for municipal engineering and urban renewal projects, providing a "silent mode" solution for urban construction [9] Group 2: Smart Urban Infrastructure - In Hefei, the implementation of a digital "ID" system for liquefied gas cylinders enhances safety through real-time monitoring and data integration into a smart regulatory platform [10][12] - The city has established a safety monitoring system for essential urban infrastructure, deploying 85,000 sensing devices across critical areas, which has led to over 1,100 early warnings for gas leaks and flooding [14] Group 3: Cultural Heritage in Urban Renewal - Urban renewal efforts include the protection and restoration of historical buildings and cultural sites, revitalizing old structures while integrating them into modern urban life [15][19] - In Harbin, the historical cultural district showcases century-old Russian architecture, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics [17] - Kaifeng is focusing on the preservation of its ancient city wall, implementing micro-renovations to enhance cultural tourism while maintaining historical integrity [20][22] Group 4: Sports Facilities Integration - Shijiazhuang has integrated sports facility construction into urban renewal, creating nearly 1,000 sports venues, which has expanded recreational space for citizens and attracted various sports events [23][27] - The city has hosted over 1,000 sports events this year, enhancing community engagement and promoting a culture of fitness [29]