"Before, if I wanted to exercise, I either had to spend a lot of money at a commercial gym two kilometers away or just do simple activities in the neighborhood square. When it rained, there was nowhere to go. Now, it’s great—the community gym is right downstairs, fully equipped with great facilities. After work, I can come here for an hour—it’s so convenient!" said Aunt Li, a resident of Yinxiu Community in Xincheng Street, Xiuzhou District, wiping sweat after her workout while pointing to the well-equipped gym on the first floor of Guanlan Building.

This transformation is the result of Xincheng Street’s deepened tripartite governance model, where the community, homeowners' association, and property management collaborate under party leadership. Today, across 54 residential communities in Xincheng Street, governance vitality is flourishing, accelerating the formation of a positive environment where "residents discuss issues together, solve problems collectively, and tackle challenges cooperatively."

"In the past, community governance was fragmented—the community lacked authority, the homeowners' association lacked support, and property management lacked coordination. Residents' concerns often went in circles," admitted a Xincheng Street official. Covering 12.9 square kilometers, the area includes commercial housing, resettlement housing, and self-built homes, each with different needs and complex issues. "No single entity could solve all these problems alone."

How was this resolved? Yinxiu Community started by addressing residents' fitness needs.

"Our community has four residential areas. With an aging population and growing health awareness, exercising close to home became a top priority," recalled Hu Xiaozhong, Party branch secretary of Yinxiu Community. During early-year surveys, he found elderly residents unable to travel far and working professionals with no time for distant gyms. "These aren’t small issues—they affect residents' quality of life."

But building a gym posed challenges: Where would it be located? How would it be funded? Who would manage it? "The community alone couldn’t handle this," Hu admitted. Initially, renting commercial space was considered, but annual costs of tens of thousands deterred them. Using vacant land required complex approvals. Just as they hit a dead end, the tripartite collaboration offered a solution—partnering with the homeowners' association, property management, and local "Happiness Partners" (party-linked organizations).

A meeting was quickly convened. The homeowners' association suggested repurposing an idle 200-square-meter space in Guanlan Building, saving costs while benefiting residents. The property management committed to initial cleanup, while the community applied for inclusion in the annual "micro-facilities" plan. After negotiations, the unused space became the gym site.

"Location was just the first step—quality and resident needs had to be addressed," Hu explained. To avoid an "empty gym," the community, homeowners' association, property management, and "Happiness Partners" jointly designed the layout and equipment. Under strict oversight, the gym opened in just three months, with a volunteer team of party members, residents, and fitness enthusiasts managing it. Now, it’s a community landmark. "People come daily, chat after workouts—neighbors who never met before now exercise together," Hu said.

Beyond Yinxiu, Yadu Community in Xincheng Street also found solutions for aging neighborhoods through tripartite collaboration. With 11 residential areas and six office buildings—80% over 20 years old—issues like aging elevators, broken streetlights, and clogged drains were common, and "slow repairs" frustrated residents.

Yadu Community launched a "Red Property Pioneer" initiative in Yongtai Plaza, setting up "Red Night Patrols" from 6 PM to 11 PM, where property managers, community workers, and homeowners' association members inspected hazards and mediated disputes. "Seeing the red vests at night makes us feel safe," said resident Mr. Wang, recalling how a noise dispute between neighbors was resolved, turning them into friends.

From Yinxiu’s "fitness warmth" to Yadu’s "quick service," Xincheng Street’s tripartite model has resolved many community issues. Strengthening party leadership, the street has refined governance by selecting strong teams, building platforms, and optimizing services, transforming isolated efforts into joint action. By introducing brands like Vanke, Jindu, and Wennuanjia, creating "Red Homeowners' Associations," and implementing "Eight Rules for Tripartite Governance" with quarterly evaluations, the street has enhanced grassroots governance. So far, eight local entities have earned district-level "5A Red Property" titles, with Ningtai Property winning provincial "Red Property" and district-level party honors.