Author(s)

Xinye Xiao

Corresponding Author

Xinye Xiao

ABSTRACT

The gentrification in the process of urban regeneration has its two sides. On the one hand, it injects new vitality and creativity into urban development and promotes rapid urban economic growth. On the other hand, gentrification has caused a shift in social classes, forcing the low-income and disadvantaged groups to relocate and lose their equal access to the city's quality spatial resources. However, after a period of development, gentrification has taken on a different character than before. That is gentrification based on the elimination of negative impacts, which this paper defines as "critical gentrification" and its seven characteristics are summarized. In order to clarify how critical gentrification can play a positive role while eliminating negative effects, "Jianguomen Old Market" Cultural and Creative District in Xi'an is taken as a cut-in point and a series of regeneration methods driven by the concept of critical gentrification are analysed from the perspectives of the industrial economy, demographics, social culture and physical environment. Aiming to provide a reference for the rational development of gentrification regeneration. Finally, propose the prospect for further research development.

KEYWORDS

Gentrification, Critical Gentrification, Urban Regeneration, Commercial Space