GAO SHENGYUAN, head of Futian District, launched the construction of 56 key projects at a ceremony March 1. The projects involve the renovation of shanty towns, urban upgrading, housing, public safety, ecological environmental preservation, education and medical care, Gao announced at a commencement ceremony in Huafucun, Huafu Subdistrict. The ceremony was also attended by Yang Hong, member of the standing committee of Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, and Xiao Yafei, Party chief of Futian District. The 56 projects mainly cover the renovation of the east and west parts of the sprawling Huafucun housing estate, the second phase of urban upgrading projects in Xiameilin Subdistrict, the second phase of the improvement of the building landscape in Futian Bonded Area, and the first phase of the overall improvement of Futian’s transportation system. It also includes the construction of Fujing Fire Station and affordable housing projects around the station, the construction of the Futian Police compound, a waterlogging control project at a Xiangmei Road neighborhood, the expansion of the comprehensive teaching building at Meiyuan Elementary School, and the second phase of the construction of the Second People’s Hospital of Futian District’s new inpatient building. According to Gao, Futian District has realized double-digit growth in its investment in fixed assets for four straight years. In 2018 the district plans to invest 45.7 billion yuan in fixed assets, reaching a historic high and representing a 22 percent year-on-year growth. Gao said in his speech that the construction of the 56 key projects will help enhance Futian’s status as a central district and improve the city’s environment. (Yang Mei) | 