The shortage of land has long been a headache for Luohu, the first district founded in Shenzhen. Hence, it is striving to release more land for industrial upgrading through urban renovation projects.

In the process, district authorities also try to delegate powers to grassroots departments, society and the market, seeking to make it more convenient for companies and individuals to dispose of affairs related to government.

Over the past few years, 22 out of 25 approval powers have been delegated to departments below level of the district authorities.

The district has also strengthened coordination between district-level authorities, functional departments and sub-district offices, enabling government work to become more efficient.

Luohu has explored many paths for integrating resources and optimizing government operational procedures that can be rolled out in other parts of the Shenzhen city.

Luohu upholds the principle of scientific, efficient, transparent and coordinated urban renewal in its urban renovation projects.

The district’s experience shows that urban renovation projects can not only provide more land, but also help promote investment and good governance and improve public services, which is in line with the requirements of sustainable local development.