Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Urban Work Conference outlined seven key tasks for urban development, emphasizing the importance of urban renewal as a means to enhance community construction and transition from mere repairs to quality improvement since 2025 [1] Group 1: Urban Renewal and Community Development - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development identified community service function enhancement as a critical task for 2025, with 1,246 public service facilities established across 106 complete community pilot projects by July 2025 [2] - Since 2025, various regions have constructed over 700 convenience stores and service points, added 24,700 parking spaces, and developed 710,000 square meters of public activity spaces and green areas, benefiting 1,088,500 residents [3] Group 2: Resource Reutilization and New Consumption Scenes - Localities are focusing on the reutilization of existing resources, such as transforming idle urban land into leisure spaces, exemplified by a project in Jiangxi where a vacant lot is being converted into a multifunctional area [5] - The acceleration of urban renewal has led to the emergence of new consumption and entertainment scenes, contributing to urban economic vitality [5] Group 3: Historical and Cultural Resource Activation - Cities with rich historical resources are revitalizing old buildings to create new cultural experiences, with 34 historical renovation projects implemented in Chongqing [22] - The renovation of historical residences, such as the Kang Youwei Memorial Museum in Qingdao, has integrated cultural activities to enhance visitor engagement [13][20] Group 4: Pocket Parks and Cultural Integration - Since 2025, 5,400 pocket parks have been established nationwide, with a focus on integrating local cultural elements into park designs, enhancing community engagement [25][29] - The construction of pocket parks in Anhui emphasizes local cultural narratives, with parks designed around themes such as poetry and historical references [27][28]