城记 | 《上海大都市圈国土空间规划（2025-2035年）》草案公示 以跨省域协同书写长三角一体化新篇

Core Viewpoint - The public announcement of the "Shanghai Metropolitan Area Land Spatial Planning (2025-2035)" draft marks a significant step towards deeper integration governance within the Shanghai metropolitan area, which is crucial for the overall development of the Yangtze River Delta region [1][2]. Expansion Logic - The evolution of the Shanghai metropolitan area has transitioned from local exploration to a national strategy, with the planning scope expanding from "1+8" cities to "1+13" cities, now including Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Taizhou, Yancheng, and Xuancheng [2][3]. Spatial Structure - The planning draft introduces a three-tier spatial structure that goes beyond conventional definitions of metropolitan areas, focusing on cross-regional governance and functional integration rather than merely commuting distances [4][5][6]. Strategic Value - The planning draft aims to address structural contradictions in the Yangtze River Delta's development, emphasizing the need for unified spatial planning to enhance collaborative efficiency and eliminate barriers to resource flow [8][9].