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Complexity and Inclusiveness in the Regeneration of Urban Cultural Districts: An Exploration of Multi-Agency Collaboration in the Case of Wuhan Tanhualin Cultural District

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DOI: 10.23977/jsoce.2024.060609 | Downloads: 18 | Views: 231

Author(s)

Kangjun Li 1

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1 Shenzhen Tiancha Industry Co., Shenzhen, China

Corresponding Author

Kangjun Li

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the large-scale regeneration of Wuhan's Tanhualin arts district, focusing on the interactions between government, market forces and community groups. By analysing the pre-renewal, early renewal and commercialisation phases, the paper explores the balance between regeneration and economic growth in historic areas. The findings highlight the benefits and challenges of collaboratively managed urban regeneration, including issues of gentrification and community inclusion. This study sheds light on the sustainable development of cultural districts and has important implications for urban planners and policy makers dealing with the complexities of historic district revitalisation.

KEYWORDS

Urban renewal, cultural districts, regeneration, gentrification, governance, public policy, inclusiveness, coordinated governance

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Kangjun Li, Complexity and Inclusiveness in the Regeneration of Urban Cultural Districts: An Exploration of Multi-Agency Collaboration in the Case of Wuhan Tanhualin Cultural District. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 60-67. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060609.

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