Opening-up govt compounds brings people closer

CHANGSHA, capital of Central China's Hunan province, has made notable progress in urban management, as some gated local governmental departments have removed their fences so residents can enter freely and use upgraded public facilities. Gmw.cn spoke highly of the Changsha government's decision on Tuesday:

That the Changsha municipal government has torn down the fences around government compounds is exemplary and of great importance to local governance.

Many gated communities still have security-related concerns about the guideline on removing walls and fences issued by the State Council, China's Cabinet, last month to ensure cities are "orderly constructed, properly developed and efficiently operated".