重点聚焦服务“一老一小” 推动城市一刻钟便民生活圈建设扩围升级

Core Viewpoint - The construction of urban 15-minute convenience living circles is essential for adapting to demographic changes and meeting the daily consumption needs of different age groups, particularly focusing on services for the elderly and children [1][3]. Group 1: Urban Convenience Living Circles - The urban 15-minute convenience living circle aims to serve community residents within a walking distance of approximately 15 minutes, targeting basic and quality consumption needs through a variety of business formats [2]. - As of the end of 2024, 5,188 urban convenience living circles have been established across 210 pilot areas, serving 118 million community residents and creating 7.324 million jobs, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 44.9% [2]. Group 2: Policy Support - The Chinese government has been continuously supporting the construction of urban convenience living circles, with a three-year action plan (2023-2025) aiming for comprehensive implementation in all eligible cities by 2025 [4]. - Recent notifications have identified 30 pilot areas for the second batch of urban convenience living circle initiatives, emphasizing the need for provincial departments to enhance guidance and policy support [4]. Group 3: Business Engagement - Companies like Alibaba's Hema are actively expanding into community retail formats, with nearly 300 stores of the budget community supermarket "Chao He Suan NB" opened in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions by the end of August [5]. - The diversity of business formats within urban convenience living circles is acknowledged, but there is a need for improved support measures, particularly in older communities lacking services for the elderly and children [5]. Group 4: Future Development and Recommendations - Experts suggest enhancing policy and institutional innovations to create a more integrated and interconnected urban convenience living circle system, focusing on optimizing services for the elderly and children [6]. - Recommendations include increasing financial support for essential service businesses and community commercial enterprises, as well as developing sustainable financing systems and innovative financial tools like REITs to stimulate investment [6].