Workers carry out smart upgrades to aging electrical switches in Xiuning county, Huangshan city, east China's Anhui province.
On a summer weekend, laughter filled the air as a cultural performance took place on a square in Beiyuanercun residential community in Xuanwu district, Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu province.
Just two years earlier, the scene was completely different. During the rainy season, walls became moldy and homes suffered from dampness caused by water seepage. Vehicles were parked randomly, residents had nowhere to charge their electric bikes, and the only public space was a bare patch of ground.
In July 2025, local authorities launched a renovation project for the old community. By listening to residents' concerns through meetings, surveys and other channels, they carried out targeted improvements that gave the community a complete makeover.
The exterior walls were waterproofed to tackle leaks and dampness; underused spaces were turned into 20 parking spaces and two bike shelters with charging facilities. A community service centre was built, offering services such as smart payment, home repairs, housekeeping and a community canteen.
