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Strategic approaches to sustainable urban renewal in developing countries: A case study of Shenzhen, China

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posted on 2024-06-18, 03:35 authored by Z Yi, G Liu, W Lang, Asheem ShresthaAsheem Shrestha, Igor MartekIgor Martek
Successful urban renewal requires a multifaceted strategic approach incorporating both local and regional regulations, developed through multi-sector and multi-agency partnerships. In practice, developments in China unfold as discrete projects without a broader consideration for city planning or long-term sustainability. Critically, no strategic manifesto has yet emerged to direct sustainable urban renewal (SUR) as a whole in Chinese cities. To improve understanding of existing practices and their applicability to current issues facing urban renewal programs, this study performs a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of urban renewal within Shenzhen City, China. Data identifying specific strategies are collected from a literature review, relevant urban renewal regulations, government documents, interviews with experts and focus group meetings. Findings identify six potential strategies able to uphold SUR development in Shenzhen, with further transferability to other Chinese cities.

History

Journal

Sustainability (Switzerland)

Volume

9

Article number

ARTN 1460

Pagination

1 - 19

Location

Basel, Switzerland

ISSN

2071-1050

eISSN

2071-1050

Language

English

Publication classification

C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2017, The Authors

Issue

8

Publisher

MDPI AG