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[Shanghai Zhaojialou Ancient Town: The old look is new, and the beautiful scenery reappears! The ancient town of Zhaojialou in Minhang, Shanghai is undergoing a profound transformation. More than three-quarters of the residents signed a contract to move out, and the transformation of the ancient town is in full swing. In the future, the ancient town will integrate residential, commercial, cultural protection and other elements to achieve the perfect integration of quality life and cultural heritage, aiming to become a new landmark to inherit Minhang traditional culture.
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Zhaojialou ancient town, a historical landmark bearing the origin of Shanghai’s farming culture, is undergoing a thorough transformation. The old dilapidated buildings are bidding farewell to each other in order to bring new life breath and cultural connotation to the ancient town. Nowadays, most residents of the ancient town have signed contracts and moved to new homes with better conditions, leaving only a few families preparing for a new life.
In this transformation, the ancient town of Zhaojialou is not only undergoing a simple renewal, but also a deep integration of culture and development. The renovation plan respects the thousand-year history of the ancient town and introduces modern elements. The new Zhaojialou will gather various residential forms such as resettlement houses, commercial houses and public rental houses, as well as commercial space, office space and hotel facilities, and the preserved ancient buildings will work together with the natural landscape to draw a vibrant picture.
In the inheritance of the ancient town culture, the project side has also made great efforts. After detailed investigation and excavation, the historical buildings in the ancient town are planned for protection, so as to ensure that the soul and taste of the ancient town remain unchanged in the alternation of the old and the new. As for the future blueprint of the ancient town, the planned "Guofeng Water Town" will make Zhaojialou a new highlight of Shanghai tourism and a heritage site of Minhang traditional culture.
Xiaobian comments:
With the acceleration of urban development, the transformation and upgrading of Zhaojialou ancient town is not only to improve the living environment of residents, but also to respect and inherit the profound culture of this land. From the article, we can feel that this transformation is comprehensive, involving not only the upgrading of housing, commerce and infrastructure, but also the in-depth excavation and innovative expression of the cultural connotation of the ancient town.
It is worth mentioning that transformation does not mean complete demolition and reconstruction. In Zhaojialou, equal attention should be paid to protection and development, so that historical buildings can be rejuvenated and integrated into the needs of modern life. This practice not only retains the original charm of the ancient town, but also provides modern living conditions for residents, so that cultural heritage can blend gracefully with modern civilization.
Of course, how to balance the relationship between commercial development and cultural protection and how to avoid over-commercialization in the process of ancient town reconstruction still needs careful consideration by the project side. It is expected that the transformation of Zhaojialou ancient town can become a successful example, providing reference for the renewal of other ancient towns or historical blocks, so that more traditional cultures can be passed down and carried forward.