President Xi Jinping is calling on residents to team up like a 'city-building Avengers' 🦸♂️, urging grassroots participation to shape people-first metropolises across China. His message? Urban development isn’t just for policymakers—it’s a group project!
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In Shanghai, a unique squad of retired officials, military vets, and community heroes has been dropping knowledge bombs 💣 through free neighborhood lectures. Topics range from the Communist Party’s latest ideas to why cities should prioritize residents’ needs over skyscrapers. Xi praised this initiative as a genius way to 'bridge the gap between policy and lived experience.'
Your Block, Your Rules
Xi’s letter highlighted a key philosophy: 'Cities built BY the people, FOR the people.' Think of it as a civic version of crowdsourcing 👐—where retired teachers and local legends help neighbors understand how urban policies affect daily life. The goal? Turn every resident into a #CityChanger.
With urban areas housing over 60% of China’s population, this push for community-driven governance could redefine what 'smart cities' mean—less tech obsession, more human connection. 🌍💡
