Then officials there began to survey the land, work on the exploration of cultural relics, and prepare for the construction of the subcenter, which Beijing has made a top priority. In the first phase, Gucheng village along with five other villages completed their relocation within three months.
On Dec 30, 2015, the Beijing Administrative Deputy Center held a low-profile opening ceremony. About three or four months later, it was renamed as the Beijing Urban Subcenter.
