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By ZHUAN TIzhuanti@chinadaily.迷你倉com.cnThe government of Wenji-ang is implementing a mas-sive program to improve local ecology and develop new infra-structure facilities with the goal of making this western district in Chengdu a better place for living, visiting and doing busi-ness.According to the govern-ment, it has begun work on a full range of infrastructure projects, including roads link-ing Wenjiang with the center of Chengdu, as well as com-mercial and public facilities.Wenjiang’s plans play a significant role in the cur-rent stage of China’s Western Development Strategy, which mainly focuses on boosting economic growth and improv-ing the environment in western regions, according to the local government.Garden town’Wenjiang is known as the “garden town” of Chengdu, Sichuan province, because of its beautiful natural environ-ment.Official statistics show that foliage covers more than 90 percent of the district’s land.? e urban area holds 1,145 hectares of green space, con-stituting a coverage rate of 40 percent.? is beautiful environment has helped Wenjiang earn sev-eral accolades.The district was granted the International Garden City award by Westminster Hall of London in 2007, and the International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Liv-ing Environment by the United Nations Center of Human Set-tlement in 2009.In 2011 China’s General Administration of Sport desig-nated Wenjiang’s 140-km-long green footpath as a National Demonstrative Project for Exercise.Wenjiang has also won a lot of other honors, including the Prize for Best Practices in Human Settlement in China, the Green Asia Human Settle-ment Prize, and the Interna-tional Outstanding Achieve-ment Award for Ecological Restoration and Environment Protection.In August 2013, the Wenji-ang district government signed a strategic cooperation agree-ment with China Ecological Civilization Research and Pro-motion Association to further strengthen ecological protec-tion in the district.InfrastructureWenjiang’s economy has continued to grow steadily in the past few years, making it possible for the local govern-ment to increase investment in infrastructure.In 2012, Wenjiang’s GDP hit 31 billion yuan ($5.17 billion), up more than 13 percent from the previous year, according to the district government.The per capita dis自存倉osable income of urban residents has reached 28,524 yuan, an increase of 14 percent year-on-year, and the per capita net income of rural residents has reached 13,772 yuan, an increase of 14.5 percent.At present, the district is constructing a full range of infrastructure projects, including a subway system, shopping malls, art centers and hospitals.In addition, the district government has invited sev-eral well-known international institutions to guide its urban planning.According to the newly released urban development plan, the district will consist of one commercial area, four major avenues and a number of other functional areas.The commercial area near Guanghua Avenue will have 15 large shopping malls and supermarkets, such as Carre-four, Ito Yokado and the Fen-glong International Shopping Mall.In addition, the district gov-ernment also focuses on the development of speciy c areas for culture and creativity, med-ical care, entertainment and sports, and ecological tourism.Culture, creativityAccording to the govern-ment, it wants to highlight the cultural and creative industries by drawing on Wenjiang’s rich historical heritage as the center of the ancient Yufu Kingdom some 3,000 years ago.It plans to build several cul-tural tour sites by capitalizing on such legacies as the Yufu relics, the Confucian Temple and the ancient city wall.? e district is also construct-ing modern cultural facilities, including an e-library, an art museum and a number of art centers.Medical care is another important project in the dis-trict. In the Yongning township of Wenjiang, an international medical town has been estab-lished.The specialized medical sub-district houses the Medi-cal School of Sichuan Univer-sity, cardiovascular and tumor centers, and a science park that focuses on stem cell research.For sports and entertain-ment, Wenjiang takes the lead among other districts in Chengdu, according to the local government.Horse riding is becoming a new attraction for visitors and locals alike. An annual eques-trian festival will be held at the Chengdu International Stadi-um in November.With the rapid development of transportation facilities, Wenjiang is becoming more integrated with downtown Chengdu.Major projects include Sub-way Line 4 and a high-speed railway as well as a number of new roads.迷你倉