SHANGHAI — Though only 30 kilometers away from downtown Shanghai, residents of Zhangyan Village lacked the amenities at the disposal of other city dwellers, forcing them to venture out of their community to access anything from nursing homes to cinemas. But not anymore, thanks to the “happy community” — a 1,500-square meter multipurpose area that houses a cafeteria, recreation center for the young and old, … Continue reading Shanghai Expands ‘15-Minute Community’ to the Suburbs