On the afternoon of February 1st, the Fuzhou Expert Appraisal Meeting on the First Batch of Demonstration Cases of Urban Sustainable Development was held at Yushan Hall, where the first batch of demonstration cases were showcased on-site.

Social Section

Fuzhou Xingyu School Special Education Demonstration Case

Project Overview

       In 2012, the Fuzhou Education Bureau pioneered the establishment of Fuzhou Xingyu School, the first public special education school in China with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children and adolescents as its target student population. Through ten years of exploration and practice in "full support education," the school has established a comprehensive curriculum system for a fully supportive autism school and a professional teaching team. It provides a safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environment for children with autism, ensuring fair and quality education. (Complies with SDG4)

Reasons for Selection

       The project supports autistic students in gradually integrating into classrooms; provides teacher training to help regular school teachers master effective educational methods for autistic students; empowers parents through training to improve their skills in children's rehabilitation; and promotes campus integration to increase acceptance of autistic students among regular students. This aligns with the United Nations' concept of "leaving no one behind" and serves as a typical case supporting sustainable urban social development.

Building "Elderly Canteens + Schools" to Provide Daytime Care and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for the Elderly

Project Overview

       To address the most realistic and urgent need of the elderly for "a hot meal", Fuzhou City has made elderly canteens a crucial means to drive and improve the overall level of home and community-based elderly care services. It has created a unique Fuzhou-style elderly care service brand called "Elderly Canteens + Schools".

       The project efficiently constructs a batch of standardized community elderly canteens that are space-efficient, conveniently located, safe, and of high quality. These better meet the growing multi-level and diverse needs of the elderly population. (Complies with SDG10)

Reasons for Selection

       The project innovates through government-led, market-operated models, efficiently utilizes canteen spaces, provides diverse home-based services, and guides the elderly to participate in community affairs. It aligns with the United Nations' concept of "leaving no one behind" and is a typical case supporting sustainable urban social development.

Economic Section

Fuzhou Software Park: Creating a Digital Economy Innovation Highland Integrating "Production, Life, and Ecology"

Project Overview

       Fuzhou Software Park has gathered five park industry categories including digital infrastructure, digital technology empowerment, industry digital applications, industrial innovation services, and others, showing strong momentum in digital development. The project has promoted inclusive and sustainable economic growth while providing green public spaces for citizens. (Complies with SDG8, SDG11)

Reasons for Selection

       The project has constructed an industrial park model that coordinates sustainable development of production, life, and ecology. Through multiple policy supports and a combination of soft and hard measures, it aids industrial development. By creating a green park environment, it attracts talent concentration and promotes the integration of industry and city, forming a virtuous cycle. This aligns with the United Nations' concept of promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. It is a typical case supporting the coordinated and sustainable development of urban society, economy, and environment.

Hongmiao Ridge Circular Economy Industrial Park: A Demonstration Case of Waste Resource Utilization and Harmless Comprehensive Utilization

Project Overview

         The Hongmiao Ridge Park covers an area of approximately 358 hectares (5,371 mu), with a cumulative investment of 5.3 billion yuan. The project encompasses over ten domestic waste treatment facilities and supporting construction projects, including waste incineration power generation and collaborative disposal. It has established a complete system for processing residential and industrial waste, achieving "zero landfill" and "harmless treatment", contributing to the "dual carbon" goals. (Complies with SDG7, SDG9, SDG11, SDG13)

Reasons for Selection

        While addressing waste management issues and improving resource recovery capabilities, the project also considers natural protection and economic development. It promotes the development of clean energy technologies and reduces negative urban environmental impacts. This aligns with the United Nations' goals of building disaster-resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.

Environment Section

福Fuzhou Water System Comprehensive Management Case Study Based on Water Ecology, Water Economy, Water Safety, and Water Culture

Project Overview

       Since 2016, Fuzhou has been implementing comprehensive improvements for urban rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, enhancing inner-city water quality, promoting sustainable economic growth, and achieving water safety, water ecology, water culture, and water economy. This initiative aims to build an inclusive, safe, disaster-resilient, and sustainable city. (Complies with SDG6, SDG8, SDG11)

Reasons for Selection

       While focusing on solving Fuzhou's comprehensive water environment issues and improving urban resilience and governance capabilities, the project also considers the protection of nature and historical culture (Liuhua Stream Xiangji Temple, ancient and famous trees). Additionally, it develops inner-city river tourism and related diverse business formats, promoting regional economic prosperity and demonstrating Fuzhou's strong sustainable development capacity.

Demonstration Case of Slow-Moving System under Fuzhou Ecological Trail Forest Protection

Project Overview

        The construction area of Fuzhou Urban Forest Trail (Fu Dao) is about 47 hectares, with a total route length of about 21.2 kilometers. It consists of 9 kilometers of all-steel structure elevated forest walkway, 6.2 kilometers of vehicle road, and 6 kilometers of mountain hiking trail. A total of 10 entrances and exits are planned to connect with the city. The project links several important nodes, forming a green ecological corridor in the city center that connects "city-lake-mountain-river" and integrates with forests and water bodies. It combines fitness, leisure, and city viewing, providing citizens with a safe, inclusive, and barrier-free green public space. (Complies with SDG11)

Reasons for Selection

       The project focuses on both the sustainable use of natural and cultural resources and embodies the simple concept of benefiting the people. It strives to create a green space shared by all citizens, innovating the construction approach of urban ecological infrastructure that is friendly to nature, the city, and all people. It integrates the city's natural resources into citizens' daily lives in a more convenient, safe, and immediate manner.

Cultural Section

Demonstration of Renewal of Century-Old Mountain Streets, Western Architecture, and Traditional Garden Houses in Yantai Mountain Historical and Cultural District

Project Overview

       Fuzhou highly values the protection, development, and utilization of cultural heritage in the Yantai Mountain Historical District. The city has been carrying out protection and renovation in phases, preserving the historical and cultural heritage while improving the living environment. Through the introduction of new businesses, the area has been revitalized and gradually transformed into a new landmark of Fuzhou city. (Complies with SDG8, SDG11)

Reasons for Selection

       The Yantai Mountain Historical and Cultural District has introduced social capital to participate in the protection, restoration, utilization, and operation of traditional houses, achieving both preservation and revitalization of the historical and cultural neighborhood. The project is in line with the United Nations' principles of safeguarding historical and cultural heritage while fostering sustainable economic growth. It serves as a typical example of supporting coordinated and sustainable development of urban society, economy, and environment.

Governance Section

West Lake Management Continues to Improve Water Environment, Providing Public Leisure Space

Project Overview

       Fuzhou's West Lake has a history of over 1,700 years. The Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government have placed high importance on protecting and improving the water quality of West Lake. Since 2017, comprehensive improvements have been carried out on West Lake and its surrounding watershed, focusing on external source control, internal source treatment, water quality improvement, lighting enhancement, landscape upgrading, and system refinement. After the treatment, the main indicators of West Lake's water quality have steadily maintained the Class IV surface water standard, achieving the goals of clear water, smooth rivers, green banks, and beautiful scenery.

Reasons for Selection

        The project conducted comprehensive improvements on West Lake and its surrounding watershed based on local community residents' wishes, which were gathered through questionnaires. This aligns with the United Nations' advocacy for improving the water environment and promoting the construction of inclusive, safe, disaster-resilient, and sustainable cities. It is a typical case supporting the coordinated and sustainable development of urban society and environment. (Complies with SDG6 and SDG11)

Source: Fuzhou News