Shanghai Bids Farewell to Chamber Pots in Major Urban Renewal
Shanghai completes its chamber pot era, replacing 14,000+ makeshift toilets with private bathrooms in a landmark urban renewal that boosts living standards across the city.
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Yangpu Riverfront: Shanghai’s Industrial Past Transforms into Serene Escape
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China’s Megacities Master the Art of Urban Renewal
Explore how Beijing and Shanghai are transforming neighborhoods with needlework-style urban renewal—small tweaks, big impact on daily life in Chinese mainland megacities.
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Beijing’s Central Green Forest Park: From Wasteland to Green Wonder
See how Beijing’s Central Green Forest Park turned an 11 km² industrial wasteland into a lush urban haven with 85% forest coverage, blending nature and culture.
Chengdu’s Hidden Sports Gems Shine on National Fitness Day
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Beijing’s Daji Alley: Hutong Revival Sparkles with Art & Culture
Beijing’s Daji Alley has been transformed from a neglected hutong into an energetic hub of art, vintage charm and courtyard life, showcasing how urban renewal can revive culture.
Rossbach on Global Housing Crisis & Urban Renewal
Rossbach discusses the global housing crisis and urban renewal insights, spotlighting lessons from the Chinese mainland.