China TV Program Provides Public Discussion on Elevator Issues

Beijing was among the first cities in China to install elevators in residential buildings, and now, with nearly 30% of the city’s elevators aging, concerns have been raised as breakdowns become increasingly frequent. Guangqu Jiayuan, a residential compound in Dongcheng District, is a typical example of this problem. In search of solutions, Deputy District Mayor Su Hao conducted field visits to residents, and the TV program One Step Forward hosted a dialogue to explore the challenges of elevator renewal, focusing on government subsidies, blended financing model and community governance, barchart reports. During the discussion on elevator renewal in Guangqu Jiayuan, representatives from the Dongcheng District Administration of State Land, Resources and Housing explained the national subsidy policy in detail, which sparked a deeper conversation on the practical aspects of policy implementation. All parties worked together to explore how to coordinate resources effectively and clarify the boundaries of responsibility within the framework of existing policies. Their aim was to identify a balanced and widely accepted distribution of responsibilities, build consensus, and pool collective efforts to ensure the smooth progress of the elevator renewal project. Together, they are sketching out a clear road map for replacing outdated elevators in Guangqu Jiayuan. The five-hour discussion at Guangqu Jiayuan brought one of urban renewal’s core dilemmas into focus: striking a balance between strict policy enforcement and flexible benefit distribution. The process offers a valuable example of collaborative problem-solving in urban management and provides a replicable model for other communities facing similar challenges.