Relocation of Beijing core area accelerates: Xicheng District launches 30 courtyard vacation projects

Relocation of Beijing core area accelerates: Xicheng District launches 30 courtyard vacation projects

Recently, Xicheng District of Beijing has once again promoted the relocation of core areas and announced the launch of vacancies for 30 courtyards. This measure is an important step for Beijing to implement the 14th Five-Year Plan and optimize the capital's functions. It aims to improve the living environment and cultural protection level of the core area by relieving non-capital functions. The following are detailed content and structured data about the project.

1. Project background and goals

As one of the core areas of Beijing, Xicheng District has rich historical and cultural resources, but it also faces problems such as dense population and aging infrastructure. The 30 courtyards vacated this time are mainly concentrated in historical and cultural protection areas such as Shichahai and Dashilan, involving about 500 households. Project objectives include:

• Relieve non-essential residential functions and reduce population density;
• Repair old courtyards and improve the appearance of historical and cultural blocks;
• Improve the living environment of residents and improve public service facilities.

2. Distribution and data of vacant courtyards

The following are the regional distribution and related data of 30 vacant courtyards:

3. Compensation policy and resettlement of residents

This vacancy adopts a combination of "monetary compensation + targeted resettlement". The specific compensation standards are as follows:

Residents can choose to purchase a house by themselves by monetary compensation, or apply for targeted resettlement housing. The Xicheng District Government said that it will give priority to ensuring the resettlement needs of the elderly and low-income families.

4. Social response and expert opinions

The vacancy project has attracted widespread attention. Some residents expressed concerns about compensation standards and resettlement locations, while more residents expressed expectations for improving living conditions. Urban planning experts point out that relocation of the population in the core area is an inevitable choice for Beijing’s urban renewal, but the following issues need to be paid attention to:

• Ensure fairness and transparency of compensation and avoid intensifying conflicts;
• Strengthen cultural protection and rational use after vacancy;
• Improve supporting policies to ensure and relieve residents' employment, medical care and other needs.

5. Future Planning and Outlook

Xicheng District plans to complete the vacation of all courtyards within the next three years and start subsequent renovation projects. The vacated space will be mainly used for:

• Restore the traditional courtyard style and develop cultural and creative industries;
• Build community public service facilities, such as elderly care centers and cultural activity stations;
• Add green space and public leisure space.

The Beijing Municipal Planning Department stated that the relocation experience of Xicheng District will provide reference for other core areas. In the future, Beijing will gradually form an urban spatial pattern of "one core, one main and one sub, two axes, multiple points and one area".

The advancement of this vacancy project marks the accelerated stage of relocation in the core area of ​​Beijing. How to balance the needs of historical protection, improvement of people's livelihood and development in urban renewal is still a topic that needs to be continuously explored.