When hot suggestions and development expectations were put on the table of planning and decision-making and turned into loud actions, at that moment, Chinese path to modernization had a warmer texture and Chinese democracy had a more solid foundation. How big is it? It can lay 16 sheets of A4 paper flat, slightly larger than the screen of a 55 inch TV, and can accommodate about 3 standard desks for middle school students... This small space is like a "microscope" for observing development. Let's take a look at the story of 'two per square meter'. In some old alleys of Shanghai, carrying the toilet was once a memory of several generations. The cramped space, difficulty in using the toilet, and poor environment have become the "thorn in the heart" of life. Using "embroidery skills" to install toilets, optimizing layout, and adding matching facilities, make a big achievement within one square meter. Beijing, the results of the National "Good House" Design Competition are on display. There is a plan focusing on a 70 square meter residential area, designed with 4 bays that can be transformed into studios and leisure areas according to demand. Emphasize refinement, balance integration, and focus on adaptability, "making every square meter worth it". The "one square meter dignity" of renovating old houses is a precise solution to the pain points of people's livelihoods and a benchmark for the people's cities. The improvement focuses on living facilities and warms the hearts of the people, demonstrating the people-centered development philosophy. The "one square meter value" of a good house is an iterative upgrade of the quality of life and a unit of measurement for a better life. It promotes environmental friendliness and enhances lifestyle, demonstrating the concept of investing in people. One is to solve the problem of 'whether there is', and the other is to leap towards' whether it is good or not', jointly pointing to people-oriented. Adhering to the principle of putting the people first, the design concept and planning direction are also "turning around" - drawing both the land red line and the living radius, calculating both the plot ratio and pedestrian comfort, and emphasizing both construction efficiency and usage quality. Although the area is small, it can accommodate major livelihood projects; Fine planning can create a grand development plan. Starting from one square meter, one can explore the depth of development in the next five years. Small spaces are connected to big strategies. From "having a house to live in" to "living in a good house", from "optimizing increment" to "revitalizing stock", there is a clear practical logic in planning and action. For example, how to combine the renovation of old residential areas with aging adaptation? How to reserve growth elasticity in good house design? In recent years, Zhejiang has been promoting the creation of future communities, constructing scenarios such as neighborhoods, education, health, and services, and exploring the construction of new urban functional units that can create a sense of belonging, comfort, and future. Planning first, spatial reconstruction, is not just a grand narrative, but also considerate in every inch; It's not just the lines on the blueprint, but also a promise for the future. How to make promises truly come true? How to put planning into practice? In the first year of the 15th Five Year Plan, whether it is formulating plans or deploying implementation, it is necessary to have a correct view of political achievements. This is both a directional guide and a methodological inspiration. When one square meter becomes the starting point for decision-making, development naturally avoids "brainstorming"; When 'value for money' becomes the acceptance criterion, investment avoids' image engineering '; When the "happiness scale" becomes the dimension of assessment, political achievements bid farewell to "paper"... Adhere to the principle of starting from reality, following rules, and avoiding hasty and reckless actions. Whether it is a big project or a small project, it can truly benefit the people and win recognition. One square meter is both a physical space and a value coordinate. Beyond one square meter, there are countless lives worth taking seriously, as well as the "value-added development" supported by a beautiful life. The more we move towards novelty and excellence, the more we must cherish the beautiful warmth of the world. Modernization is not just about the height of the steel forest, but also about the breathing sensation of seeing green through the window; High quality development involves both the ascent of the economic curve and the extension of accessible ramps. In the new year, we embark on a new journey, with technological peaks ahead and expectations for people's livelihoods; There are continuously growing industrial clusters, as well as old residential areas waiting for updates; There are the trendy styles of modern cities, as well as the ancient charm of urban-rural integration... "Developing people" always move forward, as long as they revolve around "people", are driven by "people", and serve "people", opportunities and potential are there. Starting from one square meter, planning living space, expanding governance space, and building development space all need to turn the "freehand brushwork" of blueprints into practical "meticulous drawings", and then empower, support, and achieve each "capital person". This is the integration of the vast and the subtle, as well as the combination of investing in things and investing in people, which further interprets that the essence of modernization is the modernization of people. Pragmatism means putting the blueprint on one square meter; Responsibility is to make the blueprint withstand the test of one square meter. When hot suggestions and development expectations were put on the table of planning and decision-making and turned into loud actions, at that moment, Chinese path to modernization had a warmer texture and Chinese democracy had a more solid foundation. A one square meter narrative, not grand, but very Chinese. (New Society)