Following its merger with another district, Jing'an District unveiled a slew of new development plans. (Photo : Twitter)
With the District of Jing'an in Shanghai expanding to a larger area, district officials have also revealed ambitious plans to promote its business and industry.
According to District Party Secretary An Lusheng, development will primarily focus on Nanjing Road W, Suzhou Creek and the Middle Long Road.
Jing'an officially merged with the neighboring Zhabei District in October, increasing its area to a total of 37 square kilometers.
An said that Nanjing Road W is going to be where high-end commercial and business services will be established. He added that the goal is to make Jing'an a hub for Shanghai's burgeoning metropolitan lifestyle, with several modern office buildings and an improved traffic system set to be put in place, Shanghai Daily reported.
Meanwhile, the Middle Ring Road area is expected to be home to a variety of new industrial and commercial zones, as well as residential and educational buildings.
Finally, Suzhou Creek is to be developed as a cultural and recreational area, with several tourism spots to be set up. More bridges are also to be built across the creek, which will also be accompanied by road expansions to accommodate increased traffic.
The district official added that older residential buildings have been marked for demolition to make way for the new construction projects and redevelopment. However, An stressed that several historical communities like Ankangyuan, East Siwenli and Zhangyuan Garden will remain.
Meanwhile, Jing'an welcomed 2016 with a flurry of business activities. Going under the banner "New Jing'an's Refreshing Starting Point of Business across 2015 and 2016," several of the district's business centers, including Jing'an Kerry Center, Life Hub and Plaza 66, launched a variety of marketing activities from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3.
The various campaigns, which were designed to encourage the public to express their New Year's wishes, were met with a positive response, resulting in a big turnout in sales, the Jing'an Government Services reported.
