“共建城市，共享发展”，2016世界城市日论坛发布《城市发展厦门倡议》

Comprehensive cooperation in an open and inclusive way. The city is the collective crystallization of human civilization. Cities should uphold the principle of openness and inclusiveness, seize the strategic development opportunities for all countries and regions against the backdrop of globalization (such as “the Belt and Road” Initiative), and carry out all-round cooperation in fields like society, economy, environment, technology, resources, culture, infrastructure and public service.

Ecological civilization featuring green life and low carbon. The city is a combination of natural and artificial environment. Urban development should follow the vision of sustainable development that is people-oriented, resource-conserving as well as environment-friendly and promote a green lifestyle and low-carbon production through effective planning, construction and management. Only in this way can a beautiful homeland where man and nature live in harmony be built.

Everlasting prosperity driven by innovation. City is the engine of economy and urban development should take advantage of scientific and technological innovation, and encourage creating more jobs through a variety of channels or ways, so as to maintain the prosperity of the city and vitalize the city.

Carry forward the historical heritage and pursue uniqueness and diversity. The city is a melting pot of cultures. Urban development should put emphasis on the protection of cultural heritage, retain its own unique regional culture and shape a distinctive look through new ways of city planning and design.

A livable city shared by all. The city is a homeland for people from different social groups. Urban development should put in place sophisticated and reasonably arranged public service which is available to all in medical, health, education, pension and other fields, and create a civilized and livable urban community for all citizens.

Solid foundation and flexible measures. The sound and efficient operation of the city depends on the excellent infrastructure. Urban development should continue to strengthen the construction of sustainable infrastructure, build a green environment, effectively improve the city’s “self-purification” ability, enhance its resilience in dealing with disasters and climate change, and ensure security for all.

Build, enjoy, govern and manage the city together. Each citizen is a part of the city and urban development relies on the joint efforts. Everyone has access to the fruits and a mechanism featuring equal rights and fair development should be created. Thus the city can be a homeland for all indeed.