Changsha has a clear city planning strategy which covers infrastructure, industrial development and living environment

The government continues to strengthen infrastructure links to provide improved

access in and out of Changsha.

? In 2006, roughly USD 1.3 billion was invested in urban infrastructure

construction, including USD 280 million on transportation facilities

? From 2007 to 2010, a total of USD 12.2 billion will be invested in infrastructure

construction with a focus on transportation, energy security, IT infrastructure

and water facilities

Changsha’s government has set a New Industrial Plan (2006-2010)

? 80 percent of manufacturing enterprises will be located in Lugu Valley, Xingsha

zone and the area of Wangcheng and Jinxia with a focus on raw materials,

energy and the chemicals industry

? The added value of the high technology industry will amount to 45 percent of

total added value of industrial output

? 70 percent of designated enterprises (a) will obtain the verification of ISO14001

by 2010

? Changsha’s government's New Industrial Plan (2006-2010) has a focus on six

key manufacturing sectors: machinery, automotive and parts, home appliance,

electronic information, traditional Chinese medicine and bio-pharma, and

advanced materials

Changsha’s living environment is also being enhanced

? The real estate sector attracted USD 3.9 billion in investment during 2006,

a rise of 22 percent from 2005; a further USD 13.6 billion is planned for

investment by 2010

? Per capita living area of urban residents reached 27.2 m? in 2005; the

government is expecting to increase this figure to 32 m? by 2010

? A series of regulations on environmental protection have been issued recently

regarding air pollution and the disposal and treatment of waste water, air

pollution and solid waste

? By 2006, green space in urban areas reached 42.4 percent with green area per

capita at 9.4 m2