If we were to describe our cities in one word, resilience would undoubtedly be the most appropriate.
Cities have witnessed a resilient China in the fight against COVID-19.
People know that the city must not only have convenient transportation, bustling shopping circles, beautiful and elegant parks, but also have an emergency medical system and material supply for urban safety.
In 2020, this resilience permeates every corner of the city. People as small as a family stay at home, because people know that taking such isolation protection is both to protect themselves and to protect others, and patience at this time is for the normal operation of the city. This is the power of resilience.
A thousand threads above, a needle below. Grassroots workers in the community shuttle through the streets and alleys 24 hours a day, not afraid of suffering, not afraid of tiredness, and adhere to the last line of defense against the epidemic. It's also the power of resilience.
In this war without smoke, medical staff have become the "guardian spirits" of urban security. Dressed in white armor, they marched retrogradely to the forefront of the war. In order to heal more patients, their protective clothing should be worn from morning to night. When reporting to her family that she was safe, one nurse said, "I can't cry, I can't do anything with my goggles." At one time, the stranglehold marks on the faces of medical staff rushed to the hot search and became a footnote in the fight against the epidemic.
There is also the selfless dedication and strict defense of people from all walks of life, in exchange for the stability and peace of the city.
It is often said that "thinking of danger in times of peace, thinking is prepared, and being prepared for no trouble." Specific to cities, that is, urban development should be resilient and able to calmly cope with "black swans" and "gray rhinos".
The resilience of the Chinese nation's character has shone brightly in 2020, gathering surging strength and handing over an answer sheet that the people are satisfied with.
In 2020, China's economy has grown steadily and maintained a good momentum, reflecting strong resilience. In a short period of time, the city's economy stabilized. China's urban economy has maintained a good momentum and reflected strong resilience.
This year, the goal of high-quality urban development is more clear. Resilient cities are mentioned for the first time in the 14th Five-Year Plan. Urban development is not unlimited expansion, not pie-sharing development. Resilience represents a more refined, advanced approach to urban development.
Resilience becomes the spiritual driving force for forging cities. In the future, urban development should not only allow people to share the fruits of the economy, but also let people have a full sense of security.
Heaven and earth are exhausted, and the weather is dry. Nowadays, under the condition of ensuring that people live and work normally, the focus of prevention and control is precise to the neighborhood. Strict prevention and flexible response to the epidemic have become the norm of urban operation at present.
All the past is the prologue. May 2020 pay all the sweat and become the foreshadowing of the surprises of 2021.
Forge ahead into a new era, towards a new journey. In the new year, let us continue to ride the wind and waves, cut through the thorns, and feel the power of resilience in the city.
Author: Qiao Miaomiao
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