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The Jinan delegation cheers at the 2019 International Award for Livable Communities after winning the highest award in Rome on Dec 13. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]<\/span><\/p>\n

Jinan’s green and livable environment gained global recognition as the city won the top title at the 2019 International Award for Livable Communities (Livcom Awards)\u00a0on Dec 13.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event held in Rome, Italy, welcomed more than 100 world-renowned cities to complete including Vienna, Lisbon and Buenos Aires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Launched in 1997, the LivCom Awards, is a global event focusing on the fields of city environmental management, resource utilization and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is recognized as one of the highest honors in the urban construction across the world, and is widely praised as the “Green Oscar”.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jinan, capital of East China’s Shandong province, made it for its remarkable achievements in the construction of ecological civilization, green economy and urban lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

The city is home to numerous springs and weeping willows, leading to some rather distinctive scenery particular to the city. It remains a livable city of affluence and astounding natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using spring water to cook, wash and drink is the local way in Jinan, which makes the city of springs so special to visitors from home and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

In June 2019, the cultural landscape of springs in Jinan was included on a tentative list of new Chinese World Heritage sites.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A bird’s-eye view of Daming Lake, the only lake in the world formed by springs. [Photo\/WeChat Account: jnslyj]<\/span><\/p>\n

The city has long strived to promote the construction of infrastructure and sustainable projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its green coverage has improved over time and the implementation of an eco-friendly drainage system has helped to create a healthier and safer living environment. Accordingly, the green coverage in urban areas reaches over 4.6 million square meters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At LivCom, the city also won the only award for environmental protection and green economy, becoming the first city in Shandong province to earn such an honor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A view of Jinan’s city moat [Photo\/WeChat Account: jnslyj]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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