中央城市工作会议提出："着力建设绿色低碳的美丽城市。巩固生态环境治理成效，采取更有效措施解 决城市空气治理、饮用水源地保护、新污染物治理等方面的问题，推动减污降碳扩绿协同增效，提升城 市生物多样性。" 建设美丽城市，是全面推进美丽中国建设的重点任务，是实现"双碳"目标、推进新型城镇化的重要举 措。党的十八大以来，我国以京津冀及周边、长三角、粤港澳大湾区、成渝城市群等为重点，全面加强 城市生态环境保护治理，提升城市"颜值"，增强城市"气质"，提高城市"品质"，城市人居环境明显改 善。 广西南宁市抓住城市地下管网这一"里子工程"全面攻坚，通过系统治理，综合施策，南宁市建成区13条 内河38段黑臭水体全部消除。安徽马鞍山市下足绣花功夫，见缝插绿，在老旧小区周边、城市公园边角 处等建设口袋公园，城市绿地率提高到44.52%，人均公园绿地面积达18.91平方米。各地落实人民城市 建设理念，努力把城市建设成为老百姓宜业宜居、人与自然和谐共生的美丽家园。 也要看到，城市发展绿色转型任务艰巨，城市居民对优质公共服务、生态环境、健康安全等方面需求日 益增长，城市生态环境与美丽中国建设目标仍有较大差距。要以提升人民群众获得感、幸 ...

Core Viewpoint - The meeting held in Jinan on September 18 focused on implementing the central urban work meeting's spirit, summarizing achievements, analyzing the current situation, and planning future urban work in Shandong province [1] Group 1: Urban Development Strategies - The province aims to build a modernized people's city, emphasizing high-quality urban development and inner-city development [1] - Key strategies include optimizing urban structure, enhancing urban planning, and promoting coordinated development among cities and urban-rural integration [3] - The focus will also be on innovation in urban construction, technological upgrades, and expanding reforms and openness [4][5] Group 2: Quality of Life Improvements - Efforts will be made to improve living conditions, municipal facilities, and public services to create a more livable city [3] - The initiative includes enhancing resilience in urban planning to improve disaster prevention and public safety management [6][7] Group 3: Cultural and Governance Enhancements - The plan emphasizes the protection and inheritance of historical and cultural heritage, shaping unique urban characteristics, and enriching cultural life [8][9] - There will be a focus on smart city development, improving urban governance systems, and strengthening grassroots governance units [10][11]

Core Viewpoint - The recent issuance of the "Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development" emphasizes the need for cities to transition towards green and low-carbon development, focusing on energy conservation, low-carbon lifestyles, and ecological environment governance [1] Group 1: Urban Development and Industrialization - Cities are crucial for industrial development and are closely linked to economic growth and urbanization in China, with urban areas accounting for 40% of the population and 60% of the economic output [2] - Major cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou are leading in green and low-carbon transitions, implementing actions to enhance industrial energy and water efficiency [2] - The urbanization rate in China is projected to reach 67% by 2024, indicating a significant concentration of energy consumption in urban areas [2] Group 2: Ecological Environment Governance - Urban areas are identified as key regions for ecological environment protection, with a significant portion of cities failing to meet air quality standards [6] - The "Opinions" propose measures for ecological restoration, urban green space development, and improved waste management to enhance urban environmental quality [6] - The "Implementation Plan for Beautiful Cities" aims for noticeable green and low-carbon transformation by 2027, with a comprehensive governance system by 2035 [8] Group 3: Transportation Modernization - The modernization of urban transportation is essential for urban development, with initiatives promoting public transport and green commuting [4] - Beijing has developed a comprehensive transportation system that prioritizes public transit, achieving a high integration of bus and rail services [5] Group 4: Policy Implementation and Local Government Role - Local governments are encouraged to tailor their urban development plans based on the "Beautiful City" construction indicators, focusing on local characteristics [9] - The establishment of an evaluation mechanism for urban ecological governance is planned to monitor progress and guide future initiatives [9]

Group 1: Urban Development and Economic Impact - Urban areas occupy only 2% of China's total land but house 40% of the population, contribute 60% of the economic output, and account for 70% of the service industry [2][4] - The "Opinions" document emphasizes the need for green and low-carbon transformation in urban development, focusing on energy conservation and carbon reduction in production, promoting green lifestyles, and enhancing urban ecological environment governance [1][2] Group 2: Industrial Development and Green Transition - Cities are crucial for industrial development and have a close relationship with economic growth and urbanization in China [2][4] - The "Opinions" document outlines actions to improve industrial energy and water efficiency, promote advanced green technologies, and manage high-energy-consuming projects [2][4] Group 3: Urban Transportation Modernization - The modernization and intelligence of urban transportation are essential for urban development, with a focus on public transport and green commuting [4][5] - Beijing has developed a comprehensive transportation system that prioritizes rail and bus integration, achieving a high level of connectivity [5] Group 4: Ecological Environment Governance - Urban areas are key to ecological environment protection, with significant challenges remaining in air quality and waste management [6][8] - The "Opinions" document calls for enhanced ecological environment management, including urban ecological restoration, green space development, and improved waste and sewage management [6][8] Group 5: Future Goals and Implementation - By 2027, the aim is to see significant progress in green and low-carbon urban lifestyles, with a comprehensive ecological governance system established by 2035 [8][9] - The government encourages local initiatives to address ecological challenges and optimize urban layouts, with a focus on sustainable development across various regions [8][9]

Group 1 - Urban areas are crucial for modernization and the well-being of over 900 million urban residents, emphasizing the importance of ecological environment [1] - The Haizhu National Wetland Park in Guangzhou, known as the "green heart" of the city, spans over 16,000 acres and is a rare large wetland park located in the center of a major city [3] - The transformation of Haizhu Wetland from a polluted area to a thriving ecological park involved significant investment and legislative measures to protect the land for ecological purposes [5][7] Group 2 - The ecological restoration efforts in Guangzhou have led to a significant increase in biodiversity, with plant species rising from 294 to 835, insect species from 42 to 903, and bird species from 72 to 202 over a decade [9] - The construction of pocket parks in Ma'anshan City has improved urban green space, with a green space rate of 44.52% and an increase in per capita park area by 4.06 square meters compared to 2022 [14] - The successful management of the Naka River in Nanning, which transformed from a polluted waterway to a clean ecosystem, serves as a model for other cities in addressing urban water pollution [22]

Group 1 - The central urban work conference has outlined a strategic framework for building innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and smart modern cities, marking a shift from rapid urbanization to stable development [1] - By the end of 2024, the urbanization rate in China is expected to reach 67%, with 940 million people living in urban areas, indicating a transition to a phase focused on quality improvement rather than quantity expansion [1] - The conference emphasizes the importance of sustainable urban development, aligning with the United Nations' 11th Sustainable Development Goal of creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities [1] Group 2 - China's urban development has faced significant challenges, including air quality issues, with PM2.5 annual average concentrations dropping from 72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, reflecting substantial improvements in air quality [2] - The percentage of cities meeting air quality standards increased from 4.1% in 2013 to 65.5% in 2024, showcasing the effectiveness of efforts to transition towards sustainable urban development [2] Group 3 - The central urban work conference reflects a deepening and systematic improvement in urban governance, with new policies establishing a framework for beautiful city construction focused on green, low-carbon, and safe environments [3] - The conference sets higher standards for resilient city construction, addressing various aspects such as infrastructure safety, disaster prevention, and social security [3] Group 4 - In the construction of livable cities, the conference emphasizes the integration of population, industry, urban, and transportation planning, aiming to enhance the quality of urban life and promote healthy real estate development [4] - The evolving policies indicate a more systematic and comprehensive framework for urban governance, focusing on ecological foundations, safety, and quality of life, thereby promoting high-quality urban development [4]

Group 1 - The core idea emphasizes the importance of building green and low-carbon beautiful cities as a fundamental practice of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, which is essential for achieving sustainable development in China [1][2] - The shift in urban development philosophy from "materialism" to "humanism" is highlighted, focusing on creating a livable environment for people and prioritizing their needs [2][3] Group 2 - Optimizing urban spatial structure is identified as a prerequisite for building beautiful cities, advocating for a systematic approach to urban planning that avoids fragmented development and resource wastage [3][4] - The necessity of green and low-carbon transformation is underscored as a core pathway for urban development, promoting the integration of ecological priorities into all aspects of urban planning and management [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the development of a "small yet exquisite" and "small yet beautiful" city in Hebi, focusing on ecological and environmental improvements, urban green spaces, and sustainable urban planning to enhance the quality of life for residents [5][10][15]. Group 1: Urban Greenery and Environment - Hebi has achieved a park green space service radius coverage of 98.8%, a city green space rate of 43.3%, and an average of 21.5 square meters of park green space per person, leading the province in these metrics [5]. - The city has been recognized with over 150 national-level honors, including being a national ecological civilization construction demonstration zone and a national forest city [6]. - Air quality improvement efforts have placed Hebi seventh among 168 key cities in the country, with a 20.3% year-on-year improvement in the air quality index [7]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives and Goals - The city has established a leadership group for beautiful city construction and has implemented the "Ten Requirements" action plan to enhance urban quality [7][10]. - Hebi aims to become a national benchmark city for environmental quality improvement, with a focus on green low-carbon transformation and intelligent environmental governance [11][12]. - The strategic plan includes seven major actions and four lists of key tasks, projects, policies, and achievements to ensure systematic progress in urban development [12][13]. Group 3: Community and Infrastructure Development - The city has completed the creation of 118 green communities and has renovated 294 old residential areas, enhancing urban livability [8]. - Hebi is advancing towards a "waste-free city" and has implemented measures to improve urban ecological quality, including noise pollution control and the establishment of natural ecological barriers [14]. - The city is also focusing on building a smart governance system for ecological management, enhancing policy incentives, and promoting community participation in environmental initiatives [14][15].

Group 1 - The core idea emphasizes the importance of building beautiful cities as a means to achieve sustainable urban development and enhance the quality of life for residents, aligning with the broader goal of creating a beautiful China [1][2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and 11 other departments have issued the "Implementation Plan for Beautiful City Construction," which outlines five key tasks, with a focus on improving urban environmental health and safety [1] - Urbanization in China has led to various ecological challenges, including high population density in commercial centers, significant emissions from restaurants, and the exacerbation of urban heat island effects during summer [1][2] Group 2 - Addressing environmental issues in cities reflects a lack of coordination between urban development and ecological protection, making the construction of beautiful cities a critical solution [2] - Integrating ecological and environmental protection concepts into urban planning can enhance the effectiveness of green spaces and promote the use of renewable energy while considering urban development needs [2] - The construction of beautiful cities is a systematic project that requires tailored approaches to create various "green cells," such as green factories and ecological communities, while leveraging technology for digital governance [2]