"Liaobu Ji" conveys the concept of space and time. Liaobu is a town steeped in history and culture and also a vibrant industrial hub that attracts a large population of newcomers. The term "Ji" symbolizes the flowing cycles of time, representing the connection between town and land and the continuous blending of nature and culture.

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As a representative of the Lingnan region, Liaobu boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, featuring century-old lychee orchards, densely packed red-brick houses, and well-preserved ancestral hall traditions. Situated in the Pearl River Delta, Liaobu has undergone four decades of rapid development since China’s reform and opening-up, becoming home to a dense population and various manufacturing industries. Consequently, Liaobu faces many of the challenges typical of towns in the Pearl River Delta, including a high-density environment lacking proper planning, limited quality public spaces, and a deteriorating natural environment. Old buildings struggle with maintenance due to lack of occupancy, while the manufacturing sector is transitioning from labor-intensive to technology-intensive industries......