At the recent local two sessions, "urban renewal" has become a key focus of deployment in many local government work reports and a focus of attention for representatives and committee members. Around the requirements of promoting high-quality urban renewal, various regions are exploring new paths and devising new strategies according to local conditions. In Lanzhou, Gansu Province, after the renovation and upgrading of the square under Wuquanshan Park at the end of last year, transportation has become more convenient, and it is expected to drive surrounding consumption of over 100 million yuan annually; In Tianjin Heping, the Zhang Yuan Memorial Hall has been carefully renovated and recently reopened, with a stronger cultural flavor and becoming a tourist check-in point... From the local practice in 2025, there are many highlights and good quality of urban renewal work in various regions. According to data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development, by 2025, 27100 old urban communities will be newly renovated nationwide; Installing 14000 elevators has improved living conditions and benefited over 4.7 million residents; Creating over 4700 "pocket parks" and more than 5800 kilometers of urban greenways has improved the living environment of the city; Constructing and renovating 156000 kilometers of underground pipeline network. The 15th Five Year Plan proposes to adhere to the development of urban connotation, vigorously implement urban renewal, and build modern people's cities that are innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and intelligent. The Central Economic Work Conference held in December 2025 proposed to promote high-quality urban renewal. The key to promoting high-quality urban renewal is to identify and effectively solve problems. Accurate pulse diagnosis during physical examination is necessary for updating with evidence. ”Liu Jianxun, a representative of the People's Congress of Gansu Province and Mayor of Lanzhou City, said that the two sessions of Gansu Province proposed to promote the pilot construction of national urban renewal in Lanzhou. Lanzhou City will implement 43 pilot projects and steadily promote the organic renewal of the old Jincheng area and the revitalization and utilization of the Baita Mountain Villa historical and cultural block, creating a demonstration area for urban organic renewal. The renovation of old residential areas is a tough nut to crack in urban renewal, which concerns the quality of life of the people and the public opinion. Many places are vigorously promoting the renovation of old residential areas as a livelihood issue by 2026. Chongqing has proposed to promote the renovation of old urban communities, urban villages, and dangerous old houses, and to make "completing the renovation of 600 old residential areas" one of the 15 key municipal livelihood projects to be carried out. Jilin has proposed to implement the installation of elevators in existing residential areas on a large scale and list it as a livelihood issue for the whole province in 2026, aiming to help solve the problem of "going up and down stairs" in old residential areas. In areas where urbanization started earlier in the country, old residential areas generally suffer from problems such as aging infrastructure, insufficient public facilities, lack of accessible facilities, and prominent safety hazards. ”Luo Ting, a representative of the People's Congress of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Deputy General Manager of Guangxi Beihai Pugang Investment Group Co., Ltd., said that increasing the renovation efforts of old residential areas is the only way to enable the masses to move from "having a place to live" to "having a place to live". Through the information released by the two sessions in multiple places, the reporter observed that promoting the construction of complete communities has become a new trend. In Changsha, Hunan, the Chuxiang Community Renovation Project integrates convenient services such as community canteens, elderly assistance, and charging according to local conditions, and also innovates the "Community Governance Partner" mechanism. Chen Yong, a representative of the Hunan Provincial People's Congress and a standing committee member of the Party Committee of China Construction Fifth Engineering Bureau, said that urban renewal is a systematic project, and it is necessary to enhance the integrated service capabilities of "consulting, investment, construction, and operation". In Guigang, Guangxi, the Denglongqiao community located in the core of the old city area has installed charging piles, added parking spaces, improved "one old and one small" service facilities, and promoted the establishment of a property management committee. Only by addressing the shortcomings of public service facilities can we truly enhance residents' sense of gain, happiness, and security, "said Yang Dadong, a representative of the People's Congress of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Secretary of the Party Group of Guigang City Housing and Urban Rural Development Bureau. History and culture are the soul of a city, and continuing the cultural heritage has become an important direction for many places to promote urban renewal. Urban renewal is the key to activating the new charm of old cities and revitalizing existing spaces. ”Pan Wanyi, a representative of the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress and director of the Finance Bureau of Zhongxian County in Chongqing, said that Zhongxian County, located in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, has many ancient and elegant streets with a rich cultural heritage. This year, Zhongxian County will carry out a "micro renovation" to protect and update the old streets, restore the historical texture to the maximum extent, and integrate the construction of new scenes for life, consumption, cultural tourism, and entrepreneurship. The creation of "fine embroidery" spaces and livable environments has also become an important measure for promoting urban renewal in various regions. To expand the green space around the masses, Hubei will add 100 new urban "pocket parks". Hainan proposes to create high-quality "cool cities" and promote the construction of urban green corridors and greenways. Shaanxi has made it clear to strengthen the renovation of underground pipeline networks and the construction of comprehensive pipe galleries, improve the urban drainage and flood prevention engineering system, and regularly update aging gas pipelines. Where does the money come from to promote urban renewal? Many places are exploring the role of diversified entities in supporting. Guizhou proposes to make good use of new policy financial instruments, bank loans, public REITs, etc., establish urban renewal funds and special guidance funds, and provide diversified financial support for urban renewal projects. Tianjin proposes to innovate the participation mode of central and private enterprises, cultivate specialized operation teams, improve diversified investment and financing methods and market-oriented updating mechanisms. Urban renewal is an organic integration of social and economic benefits, requiring diverse forces to participate. ”Wang Jin, a representative of the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress and chairman of China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau (China Construction Silk Road), said that urban renewal has broad exploration space in improving public service facilities, enhancing regional carrying capacity and livability, and activating new business models. With the implementation and refinement of a series of measures, new progress will continue to be made in promoting high-quality urban renewal, making cities a better space for people's high-quality living. (New Society)