Taizhou city ramps up transformation, upgrades

Taizhou city – located in East China's Jiangsu province – is continuing to accelerate the pace of its transformation and upgrading, after having witnessed significant change over the past decade.

In one major initiative, the municipal government is pushing ahead with the establishment of city parks and street gardens. By the end of 2021, the greenery coverage rate had reached 43.22 percent and the city's population was enjoying 16.50 square meters of green space per capita.

An example of the progress is a recently completed sports park where the opening ceremony for the Games of Jiangsu Province took place last year.

A view of Taizhou's sports park, which covers an area of 469,000 sq m. [Photo/We Chat ID: tzfabu]

Another priority is to allocate resources in line with its local strengths and characteristics. The need for a high-quality lifestyle for residents, as well as for commercial and sports zones, are being taken into consideration in terms of the city's transformation.

To date, Taizhou has formed a development pattern that comprises an axis area, a cultural core encompassing the rich history of the Fengcheng River, three drivers for development and three districts – Hailing, Jiangyan and Gaogang, the latter also known as the Taizhou Medical High-tech Zone.

One axis refers to a vibrant and spacious belt connected to the Fengcheng River to the north, Tianlu Lake to the south, Gulou Road to the east and Hailing Road to the west. The three drivers of growth are commerce, health care and the construction of a high-speed railway.

The much-admired Fengcheng River scenic area combines ancient charm with modern vitality. [Photo by Li Hao]

Ushering in a new round of upgrading, Taizhou's municipal government is expected to continue to bolster the economy and ensure that its residents have a happy future.