Chapter 324: The Blueprint for Transformation

**Thelma Zane’s POV:** "The current layout of our functional areas is far too fragmented," one member of the planning committee began. "Take the third street, for instance. The hospital, shopping mall, and entertainment venues are all crammed into a single area. While it may seem convenient now, once the pack expands and the population grows, traffic congestion will be inevitable. This street serves as a critical junction connecting three main roads, and a traffic jam here could paralyze the entire city!" Another member quickly countered, "You can't just tear it down! Countless people rely on the businesses on this street for their livelihood. What will happen to them if we displace them? How will they find new jobs?" "We don't need to shut down the businesses entirely," a third voice chimed in. "We can relocate the existing enterprises to the new district, where there will be more space." "But what about the commuting issue?" someone else pointed out. "The new district is currentl