Core Viewpoint - The Nanjing metropolitan area has initiated a new round of development planning, marking the beginning of a new phase in the construction of modern metropolitan areas in China, following the expiration of its previous plan [1] Group 1: Development Planning - The modern metropolitan area planning began in 2019, with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issuing guidelines to cultivate and develop modern metropolitan areas [1] - As of now, the number of nationally recognized metropolitan areas has increased to 17, including Nanjing, Fuzhou, Chengdu, and others, with many of these areas set to start new planning cycles [1][2] - The focus of the new planning includes spatial layout, cooperation mechanisms, and urban integration [1] Group 2: Urban Integration and Collaboration - Nanjing is transitioning from "geographical proximity" to "functional enhancement," emphasizing rail integration, one-hour commuting, industrial collaboration, and cross-province governance [2] - The Nanjing metropolitan area is recognized as a leader in urban integration and industrial collaboration, with a "railway metropolitan area" model allowing for 30-minute access to core cities [2] - Challenges remain in transportation efficiency, industrial homogeneity, and public service availability, necessitating improvements in commuting infrastructure and resource sharing mechanisms [2][3] Group 3: Policy and Strategic Directions - Recent national policies emphasize quality urban development, with a shift from "incremental expansion" to "quality enhancement" by 2025 [4][6] - The focus is on creating a networked modern urban group and metropolitan areas, integrating transportation, ecology, industry, and capital [6] - The new planning emphasizes the importance of effective market mechanisms and the role of social capital in sustainable urban development [6] Group 4: Market-oriented Reforms - The State Council has approved ten regions, including the Hefei metropolitan area, to conduct comprehensive reforms for market-oriented allocation of factors [7] - The Hefei metropolitan area aims to enhance the conversion of technological innovations into industrial strength, expanding its capabilities across a larger region [7][8] - Successful implementation of the Hefei model could provide a replicable framework for other metropolitan areas, promoting regional coordination and market-oriented reforms [8][9]
都市圈新信号释放：中国城市竞争 正从“虹吸”转向“协同”
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