In New Jiangwan City, something exciting is happening. It is like a perfect match between young people and their community. The brand-new 5A-level youth center at Creative Apartment Jiangwan is like a magnet. Over 2,600 young people have moved in, making it their home. With so many energetic young minds together, the whole community is changing for the better. It is like a living example of how big cities can create amazing spaces just for young people.

A Quick Look at the Center and Its Vision

Creative Apartment Jiangwan in New Jiangwan City Sub-district is the first community built for affordable housing under the Creative Apartment brand. With 1,719 housing units and nearly 2,600 tenants, it is a place where young people thrive. In fact, over 80% of the tenants are young people, mostly from big-name internet companies like ByteDance and Bilibili, or top universities like Fudan. It is like a "youth magnet" with its own unique shared spaces.

The Creative Apartment Jiangwan Youth Center here has a long-acting plan. It is like a three-step dance: First, the center is used as a base to get young people involved in running the community. Next, it brings in cool resources that young people actually want. And finally, it creates a place that feels personal and warm. The work with young people is all about linking up great resources, blending values, and bringing people together. This not only makes the community better but also helps young people grow and contribute to the city's success.

Distinctive Activities and Brand Building

"Channel +": Connecting Resources and Enhancing Services

The Creative Apartment Jiangwan Youth Center is like a hub that brings together local authorities, the community, and the operators. It is a place where young people can learn about community co-governance and where all three parties can work together smoothly. Through this center, the community has made it easier for young people to get involved in co-governance. It has also created a strong framework where higher-level youth groups and local sub-districts lead, the center serves as a platform, residents are the main players, and everyone from operators to different parts of the society can join in. This is all about building a community where everyone works together and shares the benefits. This approach leverages the strengths of the Party and youth organizations, making sure that youth-focused work reaches the grassroots level and becomes a real part of community life.

"Community +": Sparking Community Life and Boosting Services

The Creative Apartment Jiangwan Youth Center is like a hub of fun and connection. It gathers young people through a mix of cool activities, such as improvisational theater, board games, craft workshops, and book clubs. These activities get tenants excited to join in and really bring the community to life. The center also hosts regular youth forums and salons where young people can swap ideas and experiences. The center brings together opinion leaders with fresh ideas and the drive to make things happen, encouraging them to start their own interest groups or clubs. This not only keeps the community buzzing but also builds a strong network of support and collaboration. Based on the distinct features of Jiangwan Community, the center has introduced activities like recycling initiative and eco-friendly markets so that young residents can live greener. The goal is to create a vibrant, unique community where everyone feels connected and has a role to play. This approach ensures that the community keeps thriving and growing.

"Alliance +": Team-Up Governance and Complete Service Loop

To create a youth community that is harmonious, cozy, and full of energy, Jiangwan Community has forged a powerful alliance with local authorities and businesses to co-build and co-govern. Right from the beginning when the youth center was launched, key players like the Youth League Committee of the Yangpu Bureau of Housing Security and Management, the Youth League Work Committee of New Jiangwan City Sub-district, the Youth League Committee of Youth Daily, and the Youth League Committee of Shanghai Chengtou Holding Co., Ltd. came together. They formed the "New Jiangwan City Creative Apartment Governance Alliance". The alliance has pooled local resources and youth power to bring in a slate of activities and services, such as youth night school, policy advice on affordable housing, psychological support for young people, and even traditional Chinese medicine health consultations. They have turned the youth center into a new hub for youth services. One standout project is the "Creative Apartment Jiangwan Night School Circle". Last year, the project offered 19 public courses in multiple rounds. The courses were diverse - from learning Shanghainese to dancing Samba, playing the ukulele, and even trying out intangible cultural heritage crafts. It gives young people a chance to learn and grow in different ways, creating a two-way street where young people and the community support each other. It injects fresh, youthful energy into building a city that truly serves its young residents.

Life +": Innovative Lifestyle and Expanded Services

The Creative Apartment Jiangwan Youth Center is constantly looking back at what has worked and what has not, always ready to innovate. This is not just a youth center - it is in a community built for affordable housing, a place where young people naturally gather. And it is not just about having a space - it is about making that space a home where every young person, no matter who they are, can find their perfect lifestyle. To make this happen, the center has set up a "Youth Craftsman Studio". The youth leader and his team have come up with this "Ten-Heart" approach, which expands services from a youth perspective and makes sure young residents have the best possible experience. The community uses smart tech to keep an eye on energy use. It is like having a silent helper that understands how people live and makes everything better without anyone even noticing. Young people are also leading the charge in building things like the community's "photovoltaic system" and "waste-free rental community". They are also spreading the word, acting as ambassadors for a sustainable lifestyle, and exploring what the future of living could look like together.

Charting the Course Ahead

Looking ahead, the Creative Apartment Jiangwan Youth Center is set to blaze new trails. By constantly refreshing how it operates and enriching what it offers, the center will evolve into a dynamic hub that brings young people together, serves them, and guides them forward. It aspires to be a magnet for youth, a place where they can hang out, bond, and flourish. It will also serve as a blueprint for the life young people dream of. The goal is to make Creative Apartment in Yangpu a natural choice for young people. In doing so, it will infuse youthful energy into both personal growth and community development.