Group 1 - The meeting held in Gusu District focused on implementing the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping during his inspection of Jiangsu and Suzhou, emphasizing the protection, excavation, and utilization of cultural heritage [1] - Representatives shared their experiences and developments over the past two years, highlighting the importance of preserving and innovating traditional crafts like Suzhou embroidery [1][2] - The Suzhou Historical and Cultural City Protection Group has accelerated urban renewal projects, significantly improving the living environment and urban quality in the ancient city [2] Group 2 - The group plans to continue urban renewal efforts in various districts, aiming for high-quality development in ancient city protection and renewal [2] - The historical cultural district of Pingjiang has seen an influx of tourists, with an estimated 31 million visitors expected from July 6, 2024, to June 30, 2025 [2] - The group is focused on enhancing management efficiency and promoting cultural tourism integration, aiming to create a vibrant atmosphere in the ancient city [2]

初夏的夜晚，江苏扬州的广陵路上，三三两两的老街坊坐在街边长椅上谈天；游客们涌进街巷两旁的小 店，喝一杯咖啡，买一件文创产品，看一场演出……这条街巷，古老又青春。 扬州有2500多年的建城史。5.09平方公里的广陵古城核心区，是全国为数不多保存较为完好的历史城区 之一。三里广陵路，半部扬州史。这里既有明清、民国等时期的历史建筑，也有一批新中国成立后修建 的影院、商场、学校，还有一个个春芽般蓬勃生长的小店铺。行走其间，好像欣赏由一张张照片串接起 来的电影，从黑白、暗黄的到彩色、高清的。 风韵不减，它从历史中走来；活力自信，它朝着未来走去。 活态保护 尊重不同历史时期建筑的风貌 2021年开始的广陵路更新项目，最大的看点是什么？项目设计施工负责人梁安邦给出了有些出人意料的 答案：一座校园雕塑。 手握羽毛球拍的男生，与手持鲜花的女生，手拉着手在一棵老树下。旁边的说明牌上介绍，这是原广陵 小学校园内的雕塑，1985年设计建造。雕塑看起来普普通通，还有一些破损，却处在"广陵有盐"街区的 视觉焦点上。这是为何？ "这要从广陵路从哪里来说起。"扬州广陵古城党工委副书记、广陵古城管委会主任杨丛刚摊开地图说， 从空间上看，广陵路 ...