Reform-driven development boosts public welfare in Guiyang

Quality of life on the up: Guiyang city in Guizhou province. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou network]

Guiyang city and Gui'an New Area are enhancing the quality of life of their residents through people-centered reforms.

These are focusing on essential aspects like education, employment, housing and healthcare.

Their "Spring Breeze Action" program for employment and entrepreneurship has been deemed to be a significant success, with over 160,000 job postings from more than 100 job fairs boosting local development.

In April, Guiyang initiated a key affordable housing project in Baiyun district's Yunxinyuan community, which will offer 615 new homes to address housing challenges for urban wage earners.

Additionally, a collaboration with Hunan Normal University aims to establish a high-quality school in the Gui'an New Area, improving educational opportunities there.

Healthcare reforms are also a priority, with Guiyang now hosting four national regional medical centers – including the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University's Guizhou branch.

These centers are said to enhance access to quality medical services for residents.

What's more, the 15-minute living circle initiative – with shops, amenities and other key services within a quarter-hour walking radius of communities – has created 140 new zones across the city, including elderly care service circles. They're all much like the one at Yu'an sub-district, which provides comprehensive day care and rehabilitation services.

Overall, the reforms are widely appreciated as reflecting Guiyang and Gui'an's commitment to improving public welfare and living standards.