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Shanghai finishes decades-long project to give all residents in old neighborhoods private bathrooms by Sept. 2025.
Shanghai has completed a decades-long effort to eliminate chamber pots in its older neighborhoods, with the final 14,082 households transitioned to homes with private bathrooms by September 2025.
This milestone, part of broader urban renewal, transformed historic Shikumen areas once marked by overcrowding and shared sanitation.
The city’s redevelopment, beginning in 1992 and accelerating in the 2000s, included rebuilding homes, optimizing space, and installing modern infrastructure.
Residents now enjoy improved living conditions, including private kitchens and bathrooms, following meticulous planning and community collaboration.
The effort reflects China’s sustained commitment to high-quality urban renewal, enhancing residents’ quality of life through long-term investment and people-centered development.
Shanghai termina un proyecto de décadas de duración para dar baños privados a todos los residentes en los barrios antiguos para septiembre de 2025.