The Shangtang Impress Park in Huzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Huzhou News Media Center]

Huzhou, Zhejiang province, has constructed over 30 million square meters of urban park green space, with a per capita green space exceeding 20 square meters, according to statistics from the Huzhou housing and urban-rural development bureau on Aug 28. 

This year, Huzhou added 13 new urban park areas covering 460,000 square meters and refurbished 13 park spaces spanning 160,000 square meters.

Residents rest in parks near their homes. [Photo/Huzhou News Media Center]

The city has creatively utilized idle urban spaces to establish pocket parks, transforming neglected areas into vibrant green spaces.

From repurposing abandoned vegetable plots in Wuxing district to converting community corners in Nanxun, the city has embraced innovative approaches to increasing the amount of urban greenery.

Furthermore, Huzhou has allowed the public to participate in park design through competitions and soliciting suggestions, ensuring that parks cater to the needs and desires of residents.