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