Sea of Love: Social Reflections of New Cultural Real Estate

Author: Jin Yushi
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This series of books, though seemingly discussing real estate, is more about urban culture and social life, and even touches upon people's reflections on some deep-seated issues in the current socio-economic development. Over the past 20-odd years, China's economy has achieved remarkable sustained high growth, which has amazed and impressed the world, but it has also exposed many severe problems brought about by rapid development, as well as the superficiality and behind initial achievements. In terms of the real estate industry, despite the significant improvements in living conditions for residents in many cities and the hard work and contributions of developers, people tend to discuss and remember more: the sudden wealth of new elites, the collusion between officials and business, vulgarly extravagant advertisements, buildings that are overpriced, low-quality, and impractical, and the anger and resentment of residents who were forcibly relocated and homeowners whose sales promises were not fulfilled. Faced with such dilemmas, what do we truly want? What are we still lacking? People are forced to calm down and engage in deeper reflection and introspection. "New Culture Real Estate" emerged from this reflection and the ongoing, deepening practical exploration within the real estate industry—it represents a new banner. It advocates the development of real estate through the lens of new cultural concepts and further promotes the spirit of the times through the development and operation of real estate. This is not an invention or brand right of any particular individual or company; it reflects the inner cries and pursuits of countless sincere, responsible real estate investors and developers. It is a call of the times and a demand for social progress and the interests of the general public. It can be said that: This is a series of books that has taken shape through the integration of practical advancement and theoretical research, a series that combines real estate, culture, and society to tell a story, and a series that interprets and praises innovation, exploration, and the anticipation of the future. This book focuses on the social perspective of New Culture Real Estate, explaining from various angles people's understanding of New Culture Real Estate and its social effects. Although the four books in the series were written by authors with different professional backgrounds in a very short time and some views were not fully unified during compilation, they touch upon the vast majority of key points within the field of New Culture Real Estate. As an attempt at systematic research on New Culture Real Estate, it hopes to provide readers with some insights and serve as a catalyst for further discussion.