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Urban Construction
For the past five years, working to promote modernization, Jinan has
stressed traffic improvement, environment protection, construction
of landmark buildings, afforestation and beautification and the preservation
of its famous springs, while increasing service facilities for the
people's convenience. A large number of important infrastructure facilities
and magnificent buildings have been constructed. As a
result, great changes have taken place in the city's appearance and
functions.
The New Jinan Railway Station and the first phase of the construction
of the Jinan International Airport have been completed and the second
phase of the airport has started. More than 50 roads, including the
Erhuan and Beiyuan roads, have been newly constructed or expanded
together with the Quanfu Overpass and 40 other permanent bridges.
Some 140 modern skyscrapers now tower over the city. Greenbelts composed
of arbors, bushes, flowers and grass have been cultivated along the
20-odd main roads. In 1997, another 1.98 million sq. m of greenery
was planted, raising the coverage of green area to 31 percent. Jinan
has been cited as one of the top 10 cities in the country with excellent
sanitation three years running. In addition, the Ministry of Construction
has conferred on it the titles of "clean city" and "advanced
city in comprehensive administration." |
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