"Micro-renewal and light renovation" represents an urban regeneration approach that emphasizes small-scale, cost-effective transformations while preserving historical heritage and enhancing functionality. In recent years, multiple locations across Shaanxi Province have embraced this philosophy to continuously energize urban development, breathing new life into historic streets, former industrial facilities, and aging residential areas.

**Xi'an's Xicang District Transformation: Youth Culture Harmonizes with Traditional Market Atmosphere**

Every Thursday and Sunday, the Xicang Market Cultural Creative Park in Xi'an's Lianhu District attracts steady streams of visitors.

The area housing Xicang Market Cultural Creative Park originally served as the location of official granaries during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the ground still preserving traces of its historical past. Since 2024, Xi'an has implemented micro-renewal and light renovation initiatives in the Xicang area. While maintaining the traditional character of the core district, authorities have upgraded existing facilities and developed this cultural creative park. Through initiatives such as establishing "new second-hand markets," the project enables contemporary elements like specialty coffee, trendy merchandise, and intangible cultural heritage experiences to coexist harmoniously with traditional market culture, allowing the historic urban core to continuously radiate fresh energy through "micro-renewal."

**Shaanxi Xianyang: Former Industrial Sites and Historic Streets Gain New Life Through Micro-Renewal**

In Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, numerous former industrial sites and historic streets have been revitalized through urban "micro-renewal" initiatives.

The former Northwest Cotton Mill No. 1 facility has been converted into the Xianyang Textile Industry Museum, while old warehouses that once stored sugar, alcohol, and groceries in the 1980s and 1990s have been transformed into cultural creative districts. Xianyang Old Street, situated in an area featuring Ming and Qing dynasty architectural complexes in the city center, is also accelerating its renovation and enhancement process. Relevant departments have invited local residents to participate in the old street's development through various channels.

Following the determination of Xianyang Old Street's development direction, resident Ju Aqiao renovated her family's historic residence, planning to integrate contemporary concepts and establish a creative café.

**Shaanxi Yan'an: Creating Micro-Landscapes at Street Corners to Foster Comfortable Community Living**

In the Qiaogou Subdistrict of Yan'an's Baota District, previously potholed roads and cramped environments have been transformed by pocket parks that utilize every available green space. While these micro-parks that maximize corner lots may be limited in size, their clever design and precise positioning seamlessly address residents' recreational and fitness needs right at their doorstep.

Through creating micro-landscapes at street corners and fostering convenient, comfortable community living, Yan'an's "micro-renewal" initiatives primarily focus on transforming urban corner spaces, road restoration, and upgrading aging residential complexes. These small-scale, gradual improvements enhance residents' quality of life.