Three key central business districts were unveiled yesterday in Changning District to further optimize the local business environment and lure investment.

The “functional zones” in the city’s west are: “Zhongshan Park digital and financial city,” “Hongqiao international trade and fashion circle” and “Linkong headquarters highland.”

“Changning wants to construct a quality international district with global influence by enhancing its economic density and core competencies and driving urban renewal and digitalized transformation,” said Wang Weiren, Party secretary of Changning.

The region around Zhongshan Park will be developed into a “central activity zone” by 2025 along with nearby historical streets —Yuyuan, Wuyi, Xinhua and Panyuroads.

Urban renewal campaigns will also be carried out on the campus of East China University of Political Science and Law, the Suzhou Creek waterfront and other public spaces.

The Hongqiao business district will focus on its distinction as an “international, business trade, fashion and cultural” zone. Locations near the National Exhibition and Convention Center, where the annual China International Import Expo is held, will leverage the expo’s spillover effect with international trade, fashion design, exhibits and shopping.

The Linkong region in west Shanghai is targeted to attract headquarters of global aviation companies. A major renovation has been launched on theHongqiao International Airport in the region.Linkong will also explore bonded functions with several major construction projects.