On the 11th, the second season of “My Story with Puxing” — the 9th Puxing Road Street Social Workers Festival of 2025 was held in Shanghai. Leaders from the Shanghai Pudong New Area District Committee Social Work Department and Puxing Road Street leadership, along with over a hundred social workers, participated in this grassroots governance event, uniting social work forces and exploring new paths for community development.

The head of the Pudong New Area District Committee Social Work Department highly praised the event, stating that Puxing Road Street’s “Social Workers Festival” has gradually grown into a grassroots governance brand with both depth and warmth. The “My Story with Puxing” series of activities vividly reflects the people-centered temperature and practical depth of community governance. He put forward three expectations: first, to strive to be pioneers in reform and innovation, promoting “one neighborhood, one brand” construction and deepening the application of “Community Cloud” to achieve governance upgrades; second, to strengthen the foundation of public service, transforming the results of extensive visits through the “Four Hundred” large-scale visits and public sentiment response mechanisms into tangible benefits for the people; third, to consolidate collaborative governance efforts, participating in the “Hundred Neighborhoods Link with Hundred Villages” pairing program, strengthening governance studios and secretary forums, and refining Puxing’s distinctive governance path.

The Party Working Committee Secretary and People’s Congress Working Committee Director of Puxing Road Street stated that the second season of “My Story with Puxing” presents the vibrant life and warmth of Puxing’s community through real stories, illustrating the dedication and responsibility of social workers in promoting community development. They hope this will unite social support and inspire social workers to devote themselves to community building.

This event focused on the hot topics, challenges, and highlights of community governance, with all programs originating from the real work scenarios of social workers. Through speeches connecting career growth stories, situational dramas recreating conflict resolution processes, and talent shows displaying diverse skills, social workers promoted Puxing’s community governance experience through vivid performances, demonstrating the vitality and responsibility of grassroots social workers. This “competition promotes learning, exhibition enhances capability” model not only provides a platform for social workers to exchange and learn but also helps promote the professionalization and specialization of the social work team, injecting stronger momentum for refining the “Puxing Model,” contributing “Puxing Wisdom,” and promoting high-quality development of grassroots governance.

Puxing Road Street

Puxing Road Street is a historic commercial street located in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China. It was originally developed in the 1920s and 1930s as a bustling market street serving the surrounding residential communities. Today, it retains its traditional charm with local shops and eateries, offering a glimpse into Shanghai’s older urban lifestyle.

Shanghai Pudong New Area District Committee Social Work Department

The Shanghai Pudong New Area District Committee Social Work Department is a local government body established to manage and develop social services within the modern Pudong district. It was created as part of the area’s rapid development, which began in the 1990s when Pudong was designated as a special economic zone. The department focuses on implementing social policies, community building, and addressing the welfare needs of the district’s growing population.

Community Cloud

“Community Cloud” is not a specific, widely recognized historical place or cultural site. It is a modern concept, often referring to a shared digital platform for collaboration and data storage within a group. Therefore, it does not have a traditional history, but rather represents a contemporary technological development in how communities organize and share information.

Four Hundred

I am unable to provide a summary for “Four Hundred” as it is not a widely recognized specific place, cultural site, or historical event. The term is often used as a general number or can refer to various local clubs, businesses, or nicknames for groups of people. For an accurate summary, more specific context about which “Four Hundred” you are referring to would be needed.

Hundred Neighborhoods Link with Hundred Villages

“Hundred Neighborhoods Link with Hundred Villages” is a community revitalization initiative in China that connects urban neighborhoods with rural villages. The program aims to foster cultural exchange, support rural development, and promote sustainable tourism. Through this linkage, urban residents can experience traditional village life while helping to preserve local heritage and boost the rural economy.

My Story with Puxing

“Puxing” is a common name for residential communities in China, so “My Story with Puxing” likely refers to a personal narrative set within one of these neighborhoods. These communities, often built in the late 20th century, represent a significant period of urbanization and the development of modern Chinese urban life. The story would therefore be a personal reflection on the everyday experiences, relationships, and changes witnessed within this quintessential Chinese social environment.

Social Workers Festival

I am unable to find any significant historical or cultural site known as the “Social Workers Festival.” It is possible this refers to a local or regional event celebrating the social work profession, rather than a major, widely recognized cultural landmark. Without more specific details, I cannot provide a meaningful summary.

Puxing Model

I am unable to provide a summary for “Puxing Model” as I do not have any information about a significant cultural or historical site by that name. It is possible this refers to a local business, a specific project, or there may be a spelling variation. To assist you better, could you please provide more context or verify the name?