For a long time，the urban development of Henan Province has been only driven by economic growth goals，which leads to the low quality of urban development，the disorder and extensive development of urban space，and the destruction of urban ecology and human environment. In order to improve the quality of urban development in Henan，it is necessary to innovate the urban development model. First，it’s needed to innovate urban development planning and promote concentric and intensive urban development. Second，it’s needed to innovate urban construction mode to promote green development. Third，it’s needed to innovate the urban management mode to promote the development of a new type of smart city. Fourth，it’s needed to attach importance to shaping the city’s characteristics and build a humanistic city.