Paying homage to history and memories

Urban renewal efforts in Shanghai have taken on a new focus in recent years, with authorities keener to preserve buildings than replace them with new, modern alternatives, Lin Shujuan reports.

Urban renewal projects have become commonplace in Shanghai over the past few years. But instead of seeing new glittering skyscrapers being introduced to the landscape, residents have been heartened to see that authorities are more eager to retain the integrity of the city's past.

One such resident is 66-year-old Huo Bai, who has been living in Shanghai's Qishan neighborhood in Changning district since he was born.