Wang Lin wandered around until three o'clock in the afternoon and did not go back.

While wandering around, he came up with the idea of ​​developing and utilizing this old city.

Wang Lin has a natural affinity for this old city.

Although it is very messy here, wires divide the sky into countless small pieces like spider webs.

But the alleyway paved with bluestones, the floral shirts hanging in the small windows, and the occasional beautiful figure wearing a cheongsam that flashed past the corner all made Wang Lin linger.

Doesn’t the real Shanghai Beach and the real old city stories exist in these alleys?

There are many old communities in Shanghai, all of which were built 70 years ago.

The proportion of old residential areas in urban areas has reached more than 85%.

There are many types of these communities.

Since the opening of Shencheng as a port on November 17, 1843, the buildings have been a fusion of various old houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the British and French, and the Republic of China. There are many French Concessions, British Concessions, and some old buildings left over from the Republic of China period.

One type of old house is the new style lane.

City center, French Concession, three- and four-story, reinforced concrete structures, these labels are all new-style lanes. They were generally built in the 1930s and 1940s and were the residences of the middle and upper classes at that time. Some houses have flues and can be used for heating. This

Old houses are suitable for renting or buying. The most important thing is to protect the original decoration design. If the doors and windows are replaced with modern ones, this feeling may not be there.

This kind of house is rarely for sale. Generally, there are many residents in one house. Unless one or many houses are acquired, they can be used for some purpose. There is no purchase restriction problem now, but the problem is more difficult for Shanghai people to deal with. Can they win it?

It will definitely take a lot of effort and energy. Wang Lin himself is a native of Shencheng. When he thinks this way, he does not mean to belittle, but is just seeking truth from facts.

When Tang Yumei mentioned relocation just now, Wang Lin dared to assert that such demolition work would be difficult to complete within a year or two.

There is another type of house that everyone is familiar with, the Shikumen.

Shikumen is a brick and wood structure with a small patio at the entrance. Most of them are owned by the government offices. Some public housing may still be a building with 72 tenants. This kind of old house is still quite popular for the older generation who lived with wild cats in it when they were children.

Felt.

There are also villas and multi-story elevator buildings.

Wang Lin feels that this new style of lane is worth acquiring and converting it into a unique B&B or commercial street is a good choice.

However, Wang Lin cannot accomplish such a transformation alone and must get the support of the government office.

"Uncle Zhong, go to the Administration Office." Wang Lin ordered in a deep voice.

"Okay, Mr. Wang." Uncle Zhong drove there.

Wang Lin made a call to Zhou Hanmin's office.

Zhou Hanmin's secretary told Wang Lin that the boss happened to be free.

When he arrived at the political office, Wang Lin came directly to see Zhou Hanmin.

Zhou Hanmin received the secretary's report and knew that Wang Lin was coming, so he refused other visitors and waited for Wang Lin's arrival.

"Wang Lin is here!" Zhou Hanmin smiled happily when he saw Wang Lin push the door open and come in, "Come and sit down!"

"Good leader." Wang Lin walked over with a smile, took out a cigarette and offered one to Zhou Hanmin.

Zhou Hanmin took the cigarette, put it under his nose and smelled it, but did not smoke: "Yuying is in strict control and told me to stop smoking."

"It's really good not to smoke." Wang Lin said with a smile, "It just takes perseverance to quit smoking."

"The work unit arranged a physical examination. Some of my indicators exceeded the standard. Yuying made a fuss and was very worried about my health!" Zhou Hanmin laughed and said, "I have to listen to my wife, but I still secretly smoke a few cigarettes."

Wang Lin smiled and thought that Zhou Hanmin was quite interesting.

Zhou Hanmin said: "You came to me for something, right?"

"Leader's warning." Wang Lin leaned forward and said with a smile, "I heard that the city is going to renovate the old city again?"

"Yeah, which piece of land do you have your eye on?"

“There is an old city area behind Aixiu Plaza on Hongguang Road, which is full of new-style lanes.”

"Oh, yes, that area is going to be renovated. Have you seen it there? Compared with your Aixiu Plaza, that area of ​​the old city is particularly eye-catching and ugly!"

"Yes, boss, it is indeed a bit ugly, but I think these old communities also have a special charm."

"What's the charm of such an old and run-down neighborhood?"

"The flavor of history."

"The charm of history!" Zhou Hanmin asked back, then raised his head and looked at Wang Lin, "What do you think?"

Wang Lindao: "I think it would be feasible if this lane could be transformed into a B&B base or a nostalgic commercial street?"

"B&B? Nostalgic commercial street?" Zhou Hanmin became interested, "Then tell me how to renovate it?"

Wang Lindao: "The old city must be renovated, but I think that transformation does not necessarily mean demolition and reconstruction. It can also be renovated and restored."

"Of course, this is also a good concept. But is it really valuable?"

"Leaders, we can't just look at the immediate interests. Where can't we build high-rise buildings? Shanghai is so big, and there is a lot of land. But such densely packed, well-planned new lanes are not available in Shanghai.

"Our memories of old Shanghai are inseparable from these new lanes. Tourists from out of town also like to walk around in these old-fashioned neighborhoods and feel the atmosphere of Shanghai a hundred years ago."

"Haha! Is there any?" Zhou Hanmin laughed, "Just tell me! What are your thoughts?"

Wang Lindao: "I want to cooperate with the Government Office to develop these new lanes."

Zhou Hanmin said: "Cooperative development? What kind of cooperation method?"

Wang Lindao: "You can carry out renovation, but I have a few requirements. In addition to adding necessary public service facilities, do not increase the scale of construction in the old city on a large scale, do not exceed the original density and intensity, and do not increase the pressure on resources and the environment.

In principle, the demolition-to-construction ratio in urban renewal units, areas or projects should not be greater than 2. The requirements for old renovation are to insist on retaining as much as possible, to preserve urban memories, and to encourage the use of embroidery techniques. For old factories and old business districts,

Old residential areas, etc. will be repaired and updated in a darning manner, building heights will be strictly controlled, and the unique pattern and texture of the old city will be retained to the maximum extent."

Zhou Hanmin's eyes became deep, and he held his chin with his hand as he thought: "Wang Lin, the suggestions you put forward are quite good! In fact, some people have made suggestions to me before, but I didn't pay attention to them."

"Who?" Wang Lin asked.

"Xiaoxia."

"Sister Xia? No wonder, she and I often have the same sentiments as heroes."

"Yes! Many of your ideas will coincide with hers!" Zhou Hanmin said with a smile, "What she told me was almost the same as what you said. She also talked about the accumulation of history and the characteristics of the old city.

It is said that a city made of steel and concrete has no soul. People cannot forget their origins, and cities cannot deny history.”

Wang Lindao: "Sister Xia's insights are more profound than mine."

Zhou Hanmin said: "You raised such a question again, and I have a different feeling. Wang Lin, please tell me again, which houses need to be demolished? Which houses need to be left for repairs?"

Wang Lindao: "Dangerous houses must be demolished. Dangerous houses are divided into whole dangerous houses and partial dangerous houses. Such houses can only be demolished. There is also another kind, which is that the houses with the greatest demolition value can also be demolished."

Zhou Hanmin said: "Demolition value? How to understand this?"

Wang Lindao: "The city is developing and construction is constantly improving. Some houses in the old city are important due to their geographical location. However, in the first round of demolition in previous years, such houses either did not agree with the demolition households or because of

The cost of demolition is high, or it has not been demolished due to reasons such as not being included in the scope of demolition. However, it turns out that this type of house is of great demolition value. Now, the possibility of demolition of this type of house is very high. Especially in the old city with low density and gold

The value of complete demolition and reconstruction of old houses in a location with mature supporting facilities is extremely high. Not only will the local government find ways to earn high land transfer fees, but developers also want to make more profits through such projects."

Zhou Hanmin said: "According to what you say, the community behind Hongguang Road is worth demolishing."

Wang Lin said with a smile: "I went over there today and took a closer look. I think the houses in this community are in pretty good condition. Although they are 70 years old, they are still habitable."

Zhou Hanmin said: "I have never seen it. Is the house in 1970 in good condition?"

Wang Lindao: "The previous house was very solidly built. Apart from the fact that the house is too small and the layout is unreasonable, I don't think there are any major problems. As long as it is properly cleaned and repaired, it can be used."

Zhou Hanmin said: "How do you plan to transform this community?"

Wang Lindao: "Painting of exterior walls, changing roofs from flat to sloped, renovating corridors, updating pipelines, making community gates smart, adding service facilities, etc. In addition, we can also beautify publicity boards, design courtyards, update community activity rooms, add flower racks, rainwater

Canopy beautification, aging modification, etc.”

Zhou Hanmin said: "Do you want to collect them all?"

Wang Lindao: "If we can collect them all, that would of course be the best thing."

Zhou Hanmin sighed: "Wang Lin, we don't lie to each other. To tell you the truth, the density of people living in this old city is very high. In one courtyard, there are even 72 tenants living there.

! If you want to expropriate such a building, you must obtain the unanimous consent of these 72 tenants. So it is extremely difficult. Although we have started the renovation project now, I have no idea when the expropriation work will be completed.

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Wang Lin smiled and said: "That's for sure. Everyone has the pain of being unable to leave their homeland."

Zhou Hanmin shook his hand: "If it were me, I would definitely yearn for better housing."

Wang Lindao: "I think there is no way to persuade them to agree to the transformation."

Zhou Hanmin's eyes lit up: "Wang Lin, you know you have many ways. Please tell me what you can do."

Wang Lindao: "They don't want to leave because of two reasons. One is that they work nearby and don't want to go too far for fear of inconvenience. The other is that the neighbors live together and are reluctant to be separated."

"Yeah! That makes sense. How to solve it?"

"I mentioned before that there are a number of houses that must be demolished."

"Dangerous houses, and houses with high demolition value."
To be continued...