During a televised debate, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and challenger Puma Shen presented contrasting views on the city's urban renewal progress. Chiang defended his administration's performance, citing a significant increase in approved projects and the success of his "Eight Arrows" initiative. He questioned Shen's understanding of specific stalled developments in Datong and Neihu, attributing the delays to height restrictions near Songshan Airport. In response, Shen argued that the focus should be on project completion rather than approval statistics. He advocated for increased government funding, additional staffing to assist residents, and a proactive plan to screen older buildings for seismic risks. While Chiang dismissed Shen's proposals as already being part of current city policy, the two candidates continued to clash over the effectiveness of their respective approaches to managing Taipei's aging housing stock and improving urban resilience ahead of the upcoming election.
Source : Focus Taiwan
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