GB/T 46391-2025Sustainable cities and communities - General requirements for livable cities (English PDF)

Foreword

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In today's globalized world, sustainable development has become a broad consensus and common pursuit of the international community. As cities play a crucial role in national economic development... Livable cities play an increasingly crucial role in economic and social development, and building livable cities has become an important pathway and inevitable choice for achieving sustainable development goals. Choice. my country actively responds to the concept of sustainable development, is committed to promoting the coordinated development of the environment, society, and economy, and building livable cities is a policy direction. This translates into concrete practices at the city level. It is conducive to effectively protecting and improving the ecological environment, achieving harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, and benefiting future generations. It leaves behind valuable ecological wealth; it is conducive to safeguarding people's well-being, creating a harmonious and stable social environment, and enhancing residents' sense of gain, happiness, and security. A comprehensive sensory experience is beneficial for enhancing a city's overall competitiveness, attracting talent and resources, and promoting high-quality economic development. In recent years, many countries and regions around the world have made the construction of livable cities an important direction for sustainable urban development, aiming to improve urban... The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that it is necessary to build livable, resilient, and smart cities and implement urban development strategies to promote the achievement of sustainable development goals. Updating initiatives to meet people's needs for a better life. my country's promotion of livable city construction is not only in line with international trends, but also a practical action. Demonstrating responsibility and commitment to global sustainable development helps enhance the image and influence of Chinese cities on the international stage and strengthens [their role in global development]. We will engage in exchanges and cooperation with other countries in the field of urban development to jointly explore new models and paths for sustainable urban development. This document aims to provide a clear overall framework and requirements for the construction of livable cities in China, and to implement the "Five-Sphere Integrated Plan" of my country. This document aligns with the UN Human Settlements Programme's "New Urban Agenda" global city monitoring framework. The evaluation index system provided in this document can be used for assessing livability. Quantitative evaluation of urban development achievements guides city managers to identify problems and shortcomings, adjust development strategies in a timely manner, and continuously improve and enhance the city. The level of livability. Sustainable development of cities and communities General requirements for livable cities

1 Scope

GB/T 46391-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering what makes a city liveable, written as requirements - the housing and the services within reach on foot, the green space and the air and noise, the transport and the accessibility, the safety, and the indicators a city is measured against. First edition, already in force. Issued on 5 October 2025, it has been in force since 5 October 2025.

This document establishes the overall framework for livable cities, specifying the environmental, social, economic, cultural, governance, and infrastructure aspects of livable cities. Requirements for the surface, as well as requirements for evaluation and improvement. This document applies to the construction and operation management of livable cities and can be used as a reference for relevant evaluations of similar cities.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are not included. For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. This document.

GB/T 40759 Requirements and Guidelines for Sustainable Development Management Systems in Cities and Communities

GB/T 40761 Sustainable Development of Cities and Communities. Changing Our Cities;

GB/T 40759 Local Implementation Guidelines

3 Terms and Definitions

The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 40759 and GB/T 40761, as well as the following terms and definitions, apply to this document.

3.1 livable city Coordinated development across multiple dimensions, including environment, society, economy, culture, governance, and infrastructure, will provide residents with a safe, healthy, convenient, and comfortable life. The city.

Note. Livable cities emphasize residents' quality of life and sense of well-being.

4 Overall Framework

4.1 Framework Diagram The overall framework for livable cities is shown in Figure 1.