Weifang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone will continue to work hard to enhance the livelihoods of local residents in 2017.

The first batch of livelihood enhancement projects were released in early April, which involve 16 tasks in sectors including education, healthcare, eldercare and heat supply.

"Those livelihood enhancement projects will improve residents' living standards and enhance public service quality. They will bring more happiness to residents and help them to gain many benefits," said Sun Huanjin, communications director of the Party Working Committee of the zone.

In 2017, local authorities plan to invest 53 million yuan($7.69 million) to develop 35 parks in the zone to provide residents with leisure and entertainment facilities. Some parks will be ready to open in May, according to authorities.