Harbin Resident-Funded Reconstruction Project Underway

In Harbin, a 1930s residential building previously rated Grade D for safety is being reconstructed into a new four-story building. This project is the first reconstruction in Harbin funded by the residents themselves. Hou Fengjun has been visiting the construction site in downtown Harbin to observe the process, which began after residents agreed to finance the rebuild in April. Liu has also been confirmed as an official in Harbin.

The project is supported by local authorities' policy, which allows for resident-funded reconstruction. This initiative signals a shift toward urban regeneration in the city center, where the building neighbors a major Baroque architectural complex.