八月暑夏，清早5点半，苏州平江历史文化街区在静谧中缓缓苏醒。位于平江路34号的凤池弄，71 岁的周静英推门而出，手握扫帚畚箕，目光先落向门前的平江河。自担任这条河的"民间河长"起，每日 清晨察看河水清浊，再修整门前花草、清扫地面，已是周静英雷打不动的功课。"平江河美到被游客夸 赞像'果冻河'，我们在河边住得自豪也舒心。"这位银发老人笑意里透着满足。 "君到姑苏见，人家尽枕河"。水，是苏州的灵魂，更是古城的命脉。正是这一脉活水，滋养着苏州 古城为世人称道的"水陆并行、河街相邻"双棋盘格局，孕育出"小桥流水、粉墙黛瓦"的独特风貌，让千 年文脉生生不息。与老伴在凤池弄临水而居40余载，周静英亲历平江河重归碧波的全过程——她记得河 水腥臭时窗门紧闭的煎熬，更珍惜如今游船穿梭、游人如织的惬意。 治水：系统施策守护绿水长清 "古城原本河网密布，水网是天然的'净水器'。"姑苏区水务管理中心调度科科长陆宏坦言，随着人 口流入、城市建设等，一些河道被填埋阻断，中张家巷河便是其一。 "平江河原有5条支河，且多数集中在中段和北段，因此南段活水力会偏弱一些。"陆宏介绍，为恢 复水脉、增强南部水体流动性，苏州从2005年开始，对南段" ...

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]