China's Ministry of Natural Resources said on June 8 Xie Haixia, director of the Land and Spatial Planning Bureau, told a State Council policy briefing that planning permit approvals can be simplified or waived for micro urban-renewal livelihood projects — examples cited include elevator retrofits in older residential blocks, pocket parks and community childcare facilities. The ministry also encouraged temporary use of existing or idle land and space without amending long-term plans so long as s

China's Ministry of Natural Resources said on June 8 Xie Haixia, director of the Land and Spatial Planning Bureau, told a State Council policy briefing that planning permit approvals can be simplified or waived for micro urban-renewal livelihood projects — examples cited include elevator retrofits in older residential blocks, pocket parks and community childcare facilities. The ministry also encouraged temporary use of existing or idle land and space without amending long-term plans so long as such use does not affect future plan implementation.