All indicators of landscaping, green environment projects and urban infrastructure in Guangzhou have successfully met 53 standards for 49 items in seven major categories of being a "Guangdong Garden City" as its entire urban area, both old and new, strives to achieve the goal of "Green within 500 Meters" by the end of this year. 

According to the Bureau of Urban Utilities and Landscaping, since 2003, Guangzhou has undertaken a series of forestation and grass planting projects on the streets, on the roofs, by the water, etc. as the green indicators took a sharp jump, including district green ratio, green coverage ratio in constructed areas, public green areas per capita (square meters) and the number of parks. About 160 parks among the total of 191, including almost all new ones, have opened to the public for free.

The construction plan for three green areas in the central part of Ersha Island (or Ersha Dao) has also been completed with a goal to transform it into a unique park featuring the charming southern Lingnan culture. The plan for the Pazhou Exhibition Center Park is also underway.

Editor: Yan