Abstract: First of all, the characteristics of four stages on Shenzhen meteorological development and change in the past 40 years are analyzed. Secondly, propagated experiences of meteorological development and reform such as integrated development, innovative development and opening-up development are formed, at the same time six significant achievements are summarized in three-dimensional observation, refined forecasting, coordinated disaster prevention, meteorological services, information dissemination as well as scientific and technological innovation, which provide special reform examples to nationwide meteorological bureaus. Finally, for the aim of protecting safety and sustainable development of cities, the point of view has been taken that is “a core vision for the new cities everyone could share” with five aspects including strengthening meteorological performance, optimizing top-level design, developing intelligent meteorology, coping with climate change as well as expanding reform and opening-up.