Beijing’s Big Plan to Make Cities Better for Everyone! 🌆
Hey there! Have you ever wondered how big cities like Beijing handle so many people’s needs? Well, from December 18 to 19, Beijing is hosting a super cool forum called the “Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.”
So, what’s this all about? Experts from all over the world are coming together to share ideas on how to make cities work better for people just like you! They’ll talk about new ways to solve everyday problems and make city life more awesome.
Did you know that Beijing has over 20 million people? That’s more than double the number of people in New York City! To help everyone, Beijing started something amazing in 2019 called the “Swift Response to Public Complaints” initiative.
Here’s how it works: Imagine you have a problem, like a broken streetlight or a noisy neighbor. In Beijing, you can call one hotline number—12345—and someone is there to help 24/7! There are over 1,700 operators ready to answer your calls and solve problems about anything, from schools and hospitals to buses and parks.
Since it started, they’ve helped with over 150 million problems! And guess what? Almost 97% of people are happy with the help they get. That’s pretty impressive!
At the forum, smart people like scientists and city planners will discuss how to make cities even better using technology and teamwork. They’ll have special meetings about cool topics like making services digital, getting people involved in decisions, and planning big cities.
Even some Beijing residents and international friends will share their stories about living in the city. Plus, there’s going to be a documentary showing how Beijing solves urban challenges by focusing on the people.
The main theme of the forum is “People’s City, Better Future,” which means they want to build cities that care about everyone’s needs.
Isn’t it exciting to see how cities are working hard to make life better for all of us? Maybe one day, you’ll have great ideas to make your city shine too! 🚀
Reference(s):
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