Ideal Space: Culture · Neighborhood and Urban Renewal

Author: Wang Weiqiang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: said, "The best economic model for a city is one that cares for and nurtures its people." Putting people first in the process of urban renewal should be reflected in: restraint in renewal scale and pace, precision in shaping urban neighborhood scales, diversification in renewal stakeholders, balance in the inheritance and development of urban culture, and harmony between economic and social development. Therefore, we hope that in the future, the "small-scale, incremental, and diversified urban renewal model" can replace heroic and aggressive approaches. The content of this issue is guided by such thinking, attempting to explore the diversity of contemporary urban culture and urban space development strategies. The authors of the thematic articles possess a broad international perspective, covering topics such as consumerism in urban culture and its impact on historical preservation and urban renewal strategies; urban branding in the context of globalization; the process and experience of public participation in community renewal in Hong Kong; and reflections on Taiwan's community development driven by culture and art. The book includes columns such as People Series, Thematic Essays, Project Cases, Learning from Others, Book Reviews, and Academic Campus.