Counterattack 1988

Chapter 1183 Wang Lin is worthy of your trust!
Pedestrian streets in China are very common in later generations, not to mention first-tier cities, even third-tier cities will have commercial pedestrian streets.

But in the early 90s, there was no real commercial pedestrian street in China.

After the spring of 1992, the domestic business started to run away, and reforms in various places took big steps.

It is understandable that most people do not know the pedestrian street.

But in Wang Lin's impression, Zhou Hanmin is a very enlightened person and a well-informed person. He doesn't even know about Pedestrian Street?

Wang Lin had no choice but to organize his language and try his best to explain the concept of commercial pedestrian street.

The so-called pedestrian street refers to the pedestrian-only lanes set up in the central area of ​​the city where the traffic is concentrated, and the commercial blocks gradually formed.

Car traffic is excluded in principle here, and a parking lot is set up outside, which is a priority activity area for pedestrians.Pedestrian street has the same meaning as pedestrian shopping street, which can be called pedestrian street.Pedestrian street is an urban pedestrian system, part of which is an urban construction method adopted to revitalize the old district, restore the vitality of the city center, and protect the traditional blocks.

Zhou Hanmin was at a loss when he heard such a conceptual explanation.

Zhou Hanmin asked: "Why is such a pedestrian area set up? What's the point?"

Wang Lindao: "The road section in the city center is very prosperous, and there are many commercial buildings on both sides. Pedestrians are dense, and the road is relatively narrow. Pedestrians often cross the road, and the risk of traffic accidents is high. In addition, vehicles will slow down in order to avoid pedestrians. , People and vehicles compete for the road. After being converted into a pedestrian street, it can attract more residents and tourists. Prosper this section and add value to the local area, especially the ground floor facing the street.”

Zhou Hanmin said: "Wang Lin, I probably understand the model you mentioned. As you said, due to the concentration of businesses in the pedestrian street, a large number of customers are attracted, and the turnover of street shops near the pedestrian zone decreases. Is it possible? Harm the interests of these shops? In addition, the pedestrian street does not allow vehicles to pass, will the traffic management in the area fall into chaos? As a result, the streets around the pedestrian street will be overloaded, causing even greater traffic chaos?"

Wang Lindao: "Leader, there have long been commercial pedestrian street operating models in foreign countries. This model has become very mature. The emergence of this pedestrian street can improve the economic development of a business district."

He talked eloquently and gave an overview of the development history of the commercial pedestrian street.

To convince the older generation, more energy and price must be paid.

Because the older generation is relatively more conservative and cautious.

Western pedestrian commercial streets first appeared in Germany in Europe.

In 1926, the German city of Essen banned motor vehicles on Limbeck Street due to its pre-industrial compact urban structure and high residential population density. In 1930, Linbeck Street was built as a tree-lined street, which made this business model a great success and became the prototype of a modern pedestrian commercial street.

Western modern pedestrian commercial streets emerged after the 60s. Many cities in Europe and the United States are facing a series of difficult problems such as traffic disorder, deteriorating air quality, serious environmental pollution, and reduced pedestrian safety. Intense competition in the center has led to the decline of commercial functions and attractiveness.

In order to solve these problems, people imitated the construction of early European pedestrian commercial streets to restore the prosperity of the city center and solve a series of related problems.So countries set off a climax of building pedestrian commercial streets.For example, Munich and Bonn in Germany; Paris and Lyon in France; London in the United Kingdom; San Francisco in the United States; Toronto and Montreal in Canada have all built pedestrian commercial districts, and they have all achieved the expected results.

The Champs-Elysées in Paris, Broadway in New York, and Ginza in Tokyo are all world-famous pedestrian commercial streets, and Koenigoff Street in Stuttgart, Germany, is known as "Paradise for Pedestrians".The pedestrian street has become a beautiful landscape and business card of urban development.

Wang Lin said passionately: "Leader, if you want to build Shanghai into a world-class city and turn Shanghai's economy into a leading city in China, commercial pedestrian streets are indispensable. There is no city in China that has commercial pedestrian streets. Let's start now." If we do it, we can go to the forefront of the country and create a new trend of domestic business development.”

Zhou Hanmin was silent, he also had his concerns.

The first person to eat crabs usually goes to two extremes. He may succeed and be praised by others, or he may become a laughing stock and remain stinky for a hundred years.

Seeing Zhou Hanmin's hesitation, Wang Lin said, "Leader, I heard from you just now that you may be relegated to the second line next term. If so, why don't you give it a go? Maybe you can make some achievements because of this, but it's not too late. You know!"

Zhou Hanmin was shocked!
He was touched by Wang Lin's words!

Yes, anyway, come to this point, why not give it a go?
"Okay!" Zhou Hanmin's frown suddenly relaxed, and he said, "Wang Lin, do you have any better suggestions for building a commercial pedestrian street in Shencheng? Let me know! I want to listen to you." A workable plan!"

Wang Lindao: "Most of the internationally accepted commercial pedestrian streets are second-generation pedestrian streets."

"The second-generation pedestrian street? Can this commercial street be updated?"

"That's right, leader. The first-generation pedestrian commercial street only reflects the basic elements of walking in form, and its function is purely to attract customers. Therefore, the pure commercial pedestrian street that only attracts customers has become a typical example of the first-generation pedestrian commercial street." feature."

"In other words, walking for walking's sake?"

"Yes, this kind of pedestrian street will indeed produce some bad consequences. The shortcomings mentioned by the leader just now are reflected in the first generation of pedestrian street. Therefore, the people have transformed the pedestrian commercial street and produced the second generation of pedestrian street. Commercial pedestrian street."

"What's the difference between the second-generation commercial pedestrian street?"

"In terms of shape, in addition to continuing the basic elements of the first-generation pedestrian commercial street, more supporting service facilities such as beautification, green land landscape, colored pavement, street sculptures, and leisure seats have been added to increase the friendly and pleasant atmosphere of the pedestrian street. , so that people can get rest and enjoyment while satisfying their shopping needs, which meets the behavioral and spiritual pleasure requirements of pedestrians, and embodies the concern for humanity."

"Interesting! Then you want to build a second-generation commercial pedestrian street in our city?"

Wang Lindao: "No, I want to build a third-generation commercial pedestrian street!"

Zhou Hanmin was stunned: "Didn't you say that there is only the second generation in the world? Where did the third generation come from?"

Wang Lin said proudly: "The third generation of pedestrian street was born in our city of Shanghai!"

Zhou Hanmin couldn't help straightening his body, and threw a cigarette at the same time: "Wang Lin, what's the matter with the third generation you mentioned? Did you invent and create it yourself?"

Wang Lin smiled and said: "Yes, I invented and created it. If we want to do it, we must do something new and different. Whether it is to attract people's attention or to cause a sensation, we will do it anyway. Already!"

Zhou Hanmin laughed and said, "You, you, just like to make troubles and do some unique things. Back then, everyone was selling treasury bills, but you were collecting treasury bills. When Chinese people didn't even know what sanitary napkins were, But you started selling sanitary napkins, and you are ahead of others in everything.”

Wang Lindao: "I'm called stupid bird flying first. I have no background, no funds, no contacts, so I can only dare to be the first and do things that others have not done. I do this, which is also called giving it a go."

"What a dare to be the first!" Zhou Hanmin said excitedly, "Wang Lin, it's only when I'm with you that I really realize that I'm really late! I don't dare to be the first, I dare not let go! Listen to me One word is better than ten years of reading!"

Wang Lindao: "Boss, your concerns are different from mine. I don't have much money anyway. If I succeed, I will become a rich man. If I fail, I will work part-time to pay off my debts. But you have to take into account the general economic development of the city."

Zhou Hanmin said: "Tell me about your third-generation commercial pedestrian street. What does it look like?"

Wang Lin said: "Everything is developing, and the commercial form of the pedestrian street is also constantly developing and improving. I have been to Ginza in Tokyo and the Champs Elysees in Paris. I think that the second There is still a lot of room for improvement.”

Zhou Hanmin saw that Wang Lin's fingers were intertwined, but he didn't draw them. He thought he didn't have a fire, so he picked up his own match, struck a match, and handed it over.

Wang Lin got up quickly, walked over, and lit a cigarette in Zhou Han's hand.

"Leader, in my vision, the third-generation pedestrian commercial street should undergo a great change in form, and can build underground pedestrian streets, classic buildings and historical relics pedestrian streets, and sky bridge pedestrian systems, and even have city streets at both ends of the pedestrian street. The square makes the environment of the pedestrian commercial block more pleasant and the functional extension more abundant.”

"At the same time, many social activities such as exhibitions, public welfare activities, cultural performances, festival celebrations, tourism, folk culture, sports and fitness are also held in the pedestrian street. People come to the pedestrian street not only for shopping, but also for Attracted by the beautiful and pleasant environment and colorful activities, people fully enjoy the fun of interpersonal communication in a relaxed environment and atmosphere, which demonstrates the huge social benefits of the pedestrian commercial street.”

"In short, the third-generation pedestrian commercial street will strengthen people's regional identity, making the pedestrian commercial street a new symbol of urban commerce, a social activity center and a living place for urban commerce. It will make social, environmental and economic benefits three to achieve an organic combination and balanced development..."

Wang Lin spoke eloquently and eloquently, and he uttered all his knowledge and perceptions of his later generations.

His consciousness and vision are at least twenty years ahead of him!

Zhou Hanmin was dumbfounded, but also deeply shocked!

"Wang Lin, let's start from scratch, cross the first generation, the second generation, and directly advance to the third generation of pedestrian streets? Isn't this too radical?"

"No!" Wang Lindao, "Hasn't our country also crossed directly from a feudal society to a capitalist society? There is no world patent for this business model. We don't need to buy from anyone, and we don't have to be stuck by others. Do whatever you want!"

Zhou Hanmin smiled slightly: "So, this matter can be done?"

"It can definitely be done! And it can be done well!" Wang Lin said confidently, "Nanjing Road Commercial Street will become the most prosperous pedestrian street in China in the future!"

Zhou Hanmin said: "How long will it take to build this strip?"

Wang Lindao: "We rely on the existing streets and don't need to build a new one. Order today, and a pedestrian street will be born tomorrow!"

Zhou Hanmin scratched his forehead with his hands, and pondered: "I personally agree with your idea and am willing to give it a try. I am afraid that other people will object! The pedestrian street you mentioned is a new thing after all, and traffic will be blocked. You can’t see the benefits, but it will actually affect the travel of citizens. Therefore, there will be a lot of opposition.”

Wang Lin took a puff of cigarette forcefully, knowing that Zhou Hanmin was worried.

If Zhou Hanmin can make a promise, he can keep his promise, and he won't retire when he expires.

This kind of game is not for Wang Lin to participate in. He can only observe his words and make a guess.

Wang Linjun frowned slightly, many of them came up with ideas, and said with a smile: "That's good, we can try it out first."

"How to try?" Zhou Hanmin asked puzzled.

"From Monday to Friday, it will be open as usual. On Saturday and Sunday, the pedestrian street plan will be tried out."

"This? Is it feasible?"

"Try it! How do you know if you don't try?"

Reform is like this, crossing the river by feeling the stones.

Even a pedestrian street needs to be tested first!

Zhou Hanmin thought for a long time, made up his mind, patted his thigh and said: "Okay, I will do as you said! First try it on two days a week!"

Wang Lin said with a smile: "This trial must have a deadline, I think one month is enough!"

Zhou Hanmin said: "One month? Isn't that too short? How about two years?"

"Two years?" Wang Lin shook his head again and again, "Boss, two years is too long. If we want to be at the forefront of domestic pedestrian streets, we must develop as soon as possible. If we don't do it, other cities will. In the past, Shencheng has We are lagging behind every step of the way, and if we don’t boldly overtake now, how can we be one step ahead?”

Zhou Hanmin said: "Then I will make a compromise, one year!"

"It's too long!" Wang Lin said, "Two months at most! If it drags on, it will be Chinese New Year."

"Half a year?"

"Three months! It's really the Chinese New Year, leader!"

"..."

Zhou Hanmin has never made such a difficult decision!
Don't underestimate a pedestrian street!

This was in the fall of 1992!

There is no precedent in the country.

You live in one of the busiest commercial streets, where no vehicles are allowed, only tourists are allowed to walk?
It takes a lot of courage to dare to make such a decision!

Zhou Hanmin's heart was overwhelmed, and he kept asking himself: Is it okay?
Can you stick to the three-month trial period?

After three months, can the pedestrian street project be successfully continued?
How big will the impact of this project be?
Zhou Hanmin rubbed his hands vigorously to warm them up, then rubbed his face, and finally made a final decision: "Okay! Wang Lin, I will put all my eggs in one basket and agree to your project! Remember, you must give me three months. Make a show! Otherwise, we will all be defeated!"

Wang Lin smiled slightly: "Leader, Wang Lin deserves your trust!"

(End of this chapter)