🗺️ The Chinese mainland is urbanizing faster than ever — and it’s not just skyscrapers going up 🚀. The buzzword? People’s City: cities co-built, co-governed and shared by everyone.
This month, CGTN’s Path to Prosperity host Yang Zhao dives into what makes a People’s City tick. First stop: a Beijing neighborhood where local residents team up with officials to decide park designs, cleanup drives and even street art spots 🎨. It’s grassroots governance in action — meaning everyday folks have a real say in shaping their hood.
Next, Yang heads to Datong, a former coal powerhouse that’s now rewriting its story as a cultural hotspot. Imagine old coal pits turning into art districts, traditional courtyards hosting live music nights, and startup hubs popping up beside ancient temples 🏛️💡. That’s co-governance boosting sustainable growth and putting people front and center.
Why it matters: As more of us move to cities, having a voice in local planning is a game-changer. From sustainable transport to green spaces, People’s City shows how working together — citizens, businesses and officials — can turn fast-paced urban life into something more livable and inclusive 🌿🤝.
For young pros and creative minds across South and Southeast Asia, these stories offer fresh ideas on making your own city a little more you. After all, urban futures are best when they’re built by us — together.
Reference(s):
The People's City: Co-building, Co-governance, Shared Future
cgtn.com
