摘要：China is advancing a new model in urban development through city examination and evaluation in spatial planning, aiming to address

An aerial view of Qianhai, Shenzhen. Photos from Shenzhen Special Zone Daily

China is advancing a new model in urban development through city examination and evaluation in spatial planning, aiming to address the growing complexity of megacities. By incorporating livability, disaster resilience, and smart technology at the early stages of urban planning, the approach is helping cities like Shenzhen improve responsiveness and quality of life.

Shenzhen, now a megacity of nearly 18 million people, has transformed from a remote border town into a global metropolis in just over four decades.

“As cities expand rapidly and populations grow exponentially, comprehensive solutions are needed to address spatial demands for healthcare, education, transportation, and recreational facilities,” said Cao Yanfang, deputy director of the Master Planning Division at the Shenzhen Urban Planning and Natural Resources Bureau.

At the bureau, Cao demonstrated how the city examination and evaluation mechanism helps identify hidden urban risks, issue early warnings, and allow for dynamic adjustments in planning.

“During peak periods, Shenzhen sees 200,000 newborns, creating a clear demand for school placements,” she noted. “Through city examination and evaluation, we can quickly track population changes, pinpoint areas and periods with school shortages, and adjust class sizes to swiftly address the gap.”

One notable result: a brand-new school was built in just 18 months.

“Completed in one and a half years, the school now provides over 6,400 primary and middle school student seats,” said Li Zhiguo, Principal of Shenzhen Middle School Guangming Science City School.

Students walk into the campus of Shenzhen Middle School Guangming Science City School, a school completed in just 18 months and opened in September 2023.

The new facility has significantly eased pressure on local education resources, a change warmly welcomed by nearby residents.

“We saw this school rise up in a very short period of time. What a joy to have a decent school just 10 minutes away,” said Chen Siming, a parent.

To improve the planning framework nationwide, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has recently organized revisions to the Code of Practice for City Examination and Evaluation in Spatial Planning, which was first established in 2021.

“We prioritize community feedback in city examination and evaluation,” said Li Liang, deputy director of the Territorial and Spatial Planning Bureau at the Ministry of Natural Resources. “The ‘15-minute city’ framework is now mandatory, with periodic audits measuring access to key amenities — including schools, senior care facilities, public services, clinics, fresh food markets, and sports infrastructure — within 5- or 15-minute walking distances.”

According to Li, the revised Code is expected to make city examination and evaluation more practical, citizen-friendly, and effective.

Shenzhen’s experience is one example of how this evolving system is already improving urban life.

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