Shanghai strives to become city of parks

Green blueprint: People strolling in the heart of Shanghai. The city is transforming into one grand park integrating green spaces seamlessly into the urban landscape. — Xinhua

SHANGHAI: Shanghai is fast becoming a city of parks, as the government tackles unlocking previously enclosed green spaces to the public and opening parks 24 hours a day, according to core initiatives.

The city has launched a campaign to open to the public previously enclosed green spaces affiliated with enterprises and institutions. By late last year, it had already unlocked 86 such spaces spanning over 600,000 sq m.