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Lee Chuan-fu Promotes 'Urban Renewal 5-Power' Policy to Accelerate Renovation of Zhonghe's Old Communities

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-fu is promoting a "Urban Renewal 5-Power" policy to accelerate the renovation of old communities in Zhonghe.
  • The policy includes establishing a city-level urban renewal committee, personally chaired by Lee, to streamline administrative processes.
  • Lee also plans to extend the Zhonghe Guangfu Line MRT to improve transportation and enhance living functions in the area.

New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-fu is championing a "Urban Renewal 5-Power" policy aimed at accelerating the revitalization of aging neighborhoods in the Zhonghe district. During a local town hall meeting attended by approximately 500 residents and over 40 village chiefs, Lee emphasized his commitment to listening to grassroots concerns and incorporating them into future governance.

We will continue to move to the front line, listen to the voices of the grassroots, and incorporate the opinions of the townspeople into future policy directions.

— Lee Chuan-fuStated at a local town hall meeting in Zhonghe District.

Lee's "Urban Renewal 5-Power" plan proposes the creation of a high-level, city-level "Urban Renewal Promotion Committee." He intends to chair this committee himself, integrating various government departments to expedite administrative efficiency and drive urban renewal projects. The goal is to transform the city's appearance and enhance residential safety.

Beyond urban renewal, Lee is also focused on improving local infrastructure. He pledged to push for the "123 Rail Transit Construction" policy, which includes extending the MRT Zhonghe Guangfu Line. The proposed extension would reach the Taipei Dome and Songshan Airport to the north, and extend south to Shisizhang, connecting with the Circular Line and Ankeng Light Rail. This initiative aims to create a direct transportation corridor from Xindian and Zhongyonghe to Taipei's core, alleviating commuting pressures and improving residents' quality of life.

The Zhongyonghe area urgently needs to accelerate urban renewal and improve the living safety of citizens.

— Lee Chuan-fuHighlighting the need for urban renewal in the district.

The town hall event saw strong support for Lee, with attendees enthusiastically engaging with him. Zhonghe District Village Chiefs Association President Xie Sen-ru led the crowd in chants of support, underscoring the local backing for Lee's candidacy and policy proposals. Legislator Chang Chih-lun and council members You Hui-lung, Chiu Feng-yao, Jin Rui-lung, and Chen Chin-ting were also present.

We will push forward the '123 Rail Transit Construction' policy and fully promote the north-south extension of the MRT Zhonghe Guangfu Line.

— Lee Chuan-fuDetailing his transportation infrastructure plans.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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