A brand-new video series entitled Renewing Shanghai will make its debut online on April 8, offering viewers a panoramic look at how the city is blending cultural heritage with innovation to drive urban renewal forwards.

Produced in six episodes, Renewing Shanghai highlights the city's dynamic transformation across key areas, including regional revitalization, improved living environments, optimized public spaces, heritage restoration, upgraded industrial parks and renewed commercial vitality.

The series features iconic neighborhoods such as the North Bund, Xujiahui, Dongjiadu, Yuyuan Road, Siping Road and Shibei High-Tech Park.

Through a compelling mix of archival footage, on-site filming, expert commentary and local resident interviews, each episode presents real-life stories of how Shanghai is striking a balance between tradition and modernity.

From smart communities and eco-friendly public spaces to the renovation of aging districts, the series is said to capture the city's ambitious efforts to create a livable, innovative and sustainable urban environment.

The series will be released one episode per day on April 8-13. Stay tuned!

Sources: The Publicity Department of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, Cyberspace Administration of Shanghai Municipality, the Information Office of Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai Daily