Commissioned by the Shanghai Municipal Planning and Land Resources Bureau and organized by Shanghai urbanDATA Urban Design Consulting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "urbanDATA"), the 「Revitalizing the Old」"Reviving Historic Buildings, Sharing a Charming City" seminar was successfully held on the afternoon of January 12 in the old municipal government building of Huangpu District. Experts and leaders from various fields, including the Shanghai Municipal Planning and Land Resources Bureau, Academician Zheng Shiling of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and renowned real estate culture scholar Jin Yushi, attended the meeting to provide guidance.
Currently, China's urban development has entered a new phase, with endogenous growth—urban renewal—becoming the main theme of urban development. This time, urbanDATA, as always at the forefront of the times, meticulously planned this 「Revitalizing the Old」"Reviving Historic Buildings, Sharing a Charming City" seminar with the support of various institutions.
The meeting was held in the board meeting hall of the Public Works Department building, a core public building from the Public Concession era located in Plot 160 of Huangpu District. This historic building has witnessed the urban transformation of Shanghai. It was here that Chen Yi, the former mayor of Shanghai, devoted himself to the city's development. In this place that carries hopes and dreams, urbanDATA hopes to use this seminar as a starting point, summarizing the excellent experiences of urban renewal through the collision of ideas among participants, exploring advanced concepts of urban renewal, and seeking the driving force for sustainable urban development.
During the seminar discussion session, participants from various fields spoke freely, offering a series of insightful opinions on the theme of urban renewal. Planners from urbanDATA also shared the "International Case Study—Enhancing the Functional Adaptability of Historic Buildings Through Design" with the attendees. By examining the cross-section of historic buildings, one can reflect on history, observe the present, and foresee the future. Only by continuously integrating with contemporary social life and establishing connections can historic buildings maintain their enduring vitality.
