Guangzhou Daily: Two Integrated Projects Revitalize Old Community in Huangpu

On New Year’s Day 2026, residents of Dunmei Community in Nangang Subdistrict, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, spent a particularly pleasant holiday. As the community’s micro-renovation project was largely completed by the end of last year and is approaching final acceptance, the once weathered building facades have been refurbished, greenery has been arranged in an orderly manner, and the water supply pipeline renewal—originally planned as a separate project for 2026—is now being implemented simultaneously. These improvements have breathed new life into this nearly 30-year-old community, allowing residents to truly experience the people-centered concept of “one-time construction with multiple benefits.”

Located in Nangang Subdistrict, Dunmei Community covers a total land area of 37,651 square meters and comprises 15 residential buildings with a gross floor area of 52,480 square meters. For many years, aging infrastructure—including damaged roads and deteriorating water pipes—had significantly affected residents’ quality of life. In 2024, the micro-renovation project was launched, though it initially did not include renewal of the water supply pipeline.

“Will the newly repaired roads be dug up again next year to replace water pipes?” This concern was widely shared among residents at the time, including Ms. Li. Under the original phased plan, repeated excavation within a short period would not only have resulted in waste of public funds but also caused ongoing disruption to daily life.

In response to this pressing public concern, the Nangang Subdistrict Office convened multiple rounds of special coordination meetings. Following in-depth consultations and plan optimization, the parties involved proposed an innovative solution featuring project integration and one-time construction. The underground portion of the water supply pipeline renewal project, originally scheduled for 2026, was brought forward and incorporated into the District Urban Renewal Bureau’s 2024–2025 micro-renovation program for simultaneous implementation. The synchronized design and construction avoided repeat disruptions to residents while improving the efficiency of fiscal fund use.

“This truly addresses our needs,” Ms. Li said with heartfelt satisfaction after learning of the revised plan, echoing the sentiments of her neighbors.