“In this way, the facility not only meets our needs to replenish medications regularly, but also is equipped with departments of general medicine, dentistry, and traditional Chinese medicine. They are widely welcomed by residents,“ said Zheng Junwei, a 71-year-old resident in the neighborhood.

　　Furthermore, the number of grocery stores, food markets, barber shops, and bank outlets within the residential compound has been growing, enhancing the convenience of residents' daily lives, he said.

　　Zhang emphasized that her primary focus in the upcoming year will be implementing additional measures to alleviate residents' parking challenges and promoting service to meet the personalized needs of elderly care.

　　“For a resident, if he or she drives home after work and fails to find a parking space, this may harm their sense of belonging to the community,“ Zhang said.

　　“However, if we want to adjust the spatial layout of some parts of the compound to free up parking spaces, we need all the residents to find an optimal solution based on the mentality of seeking common ground and working toward a shared better life. This is a great test for us to build an exchange platform and find a good way for negotiations.“

　　Regarding elderly care, Zhang noted a growing awareness of the diverse needs of senior residents, including requirements for rehabilitation, physiotherapy, in-home night care, hospital escort services, and healthcare utilizing TCM practices. “Some also proposed needs for consultation regarding planning after retirement, and some others were interested in holding a birthday party while gathering their elderly friends together,“ she said.