Policy better blends history, modernity

Guideline strives to protect cultural areas while improving lives of residents

History and culture are expected to better integrate with modern life as a new policy aims to step up protection efforts for well-known historical and cultural cities, blocks and streets across the country.

In February, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly promulgated a guideline to upgrade the protection, restoration, local living environment, supporting infrastructure and construction of public cultural facilities of such places, as well as such aspects as fire protection and smart management.

The guideline calls on parties in charge of related projects to ensure their work aligns with the national requirements for the protection and inheritance of historical and cultural heritage; complies with relevant laws, regulations and specific protection plans; and is based on scientific construction plans and designs.