The urban development is often beset with problems like natural and social disasters. Therefore, it is crucial for modern urban designers to think about how to maintain the impetus of urban development in face of crisis. The Chaoyang district of Mianyang city in Sichuan province is a case in point. This paper in the first place reviews the four aspects on international resilient urban research of ecology, economy, society and engineering; besides, based on the characteristics of Chaoyang district, this paper delves into the necessity and potential of resilient urban design. Finally, under the theory of resilient city, the strategies and methods framework for the renovation and design of Chaoyang district is formulated. Then it concludes with the renovation and design strategies of Chaoyang district from the above mentioned four aspects: maintaining the integrity of ecosystems, optimizing the industrial structure, improving disaster preparedness feature configuration, and enhancing infrastructure. The theory of resilient city can be used to guide the renovation design of urban renewal, through the research on the combination of theory and practice, to create safe and stable city.