上海：住宅架空层及风雨连廊用作公共空间可不计容

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai has introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing residential quality, featuring 5 categories and 17 measures to stimulate innovation in real estate design and development [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulations adjust the balcony calculation standards, allowing eligible balconies to count as half towards the floor area ratio, with the maximum area per unit increased from 8 square meters to 16 square meters, and a depth limit of 1.8 meters [1] - Specific open balconies along scenic areas can receive additional area incentives [1] Group 2: Environmental Quality Improvement - The regulations mandate that high-rise residential buildings with elevated ground floors and covered walkways for public facilities will not have their building area counted towards the floor area ratio [1] - The new rules are effective from September 26, aiming to transform good design into product strength and encourage innovation among real estate companies [1]