The development and redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen

Hao, Pu; Sliuzas, Richard; Geertman, Stan

doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2010.09.001

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“…Now that we have archaeological evidence of early human communities, the origins and outcomes of village life seem more complicated than the generalizations of social philosophy (4). The contemporary urban villages discussed by planners (3,5) owe little to ancient village organization and are better seen as rather typical urban neighborhoods as found throughout history (6).…”

Section: Villages and Citiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Archaeology as a social science

Smith

Feinman

Drennan

et al. 2012

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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Because of advances in methods and theory, archaeology now addresses issues central to debates in the social sciences in a far more sophisticated manner than ever before. Coupled with methodological innovations, multiscalar archaeological studies around the world have produced a wealth of new data that provide a unique perspective on long-term changes in human societies, as they document variation in human behavior and institutions before the modern era. We illustrate these points with three examples: changes in human settlements, the roles of markets and states in deep history, and changes in standards of living. Alternative pathways toward complexity suggest how common processes may operate under contrasting ecologies, populations, and economic integration.anthropology | cultural evolution | economics | sociology | political science

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Section: Villages and Citiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Archaeology as a social science

Smith

Feinman

Drennan

et al. 2012

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“…It thus formed a unique phenomenon-urban villages [68][69][70]. There were a total of 320 villages in the city, covering 93.49 km 2 [71]. These villages in the city crisscrossed with the newly developed city and featured outdated functions, hidden security risks, and incomplete supporting facilities.…”

Section: Urban Redevelopmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban Land Expansion and Sustainable Land Use Policy in Shenzhen: A Case Study of China’s Rapid Urbanization

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Shenzhen is a city that is highly representative of China's rapid urbanization process. As the city rapidly expands, there are enormous challenges to the sustainable use of land resources. This paper introduces the evolution of urban land expansion and the sustainable land use policy of the Shenzhen Government since 2005. The policy covers the reduction in rural-to-urban land conversion, the delineation of urban growth boundaries, arable land reclamation and the establishment of farmland protection areas, urban redevelopment, and the investigation and prosecution of illegal construction. This paper considers the aspects of urbanization and land management systems that are unique to China. The current top-down indicative and mandatory mode of control, which relies on the central government, has very limited effects. Good results were achieved in Shenzhen for the following elements: governmental self-restraint, governmental identity change, and policy innovation. Shenzhen's sustainable land use practices can provide a reference for other cities in China.

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“…Recent research is more focused on examining the conflict between redevelopment and inhabitants. Hao et al (2011) studied the development and redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen. In the absence of government help, urban villages have evolved in many cities to provide adequate and affordable housing for the rural migrants.…”

Section: Redevelopment and Inhabitantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the urban villages are rejected by policymakers and face aggressive demolition-redevelopment programs to replace them with formal urban neighborhoods. Hao et al (2011) explores different dimensions of the development and redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen. By linking to the development practice of the city, the physical and socio-economic evolution of urban villages is found to be a result of the natural and logical response of the indigenous village population and the rural migrants in facing rapid economic development and social transition.…”

Section: Redevelopment and Inhabitantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The challenge of rural life nostalgia: barriers in redevelopment of Malay Reserve Land (MRL) in Klang Valley

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The development of Malay reserve land is a nationwide issue which can be overcome through better understanding of the existing barriers. While many barriers have been examined, the challenges relating to land owner expectations and preferences has not been thoroughly examined. Using Kg Sungai Penchala in the capital city Kuala Lumpur as a case, this research used a structured interview survey of 258 respondents representing both owners and tenants. Statistical analysis demonstrates that majority of the land owners (individuals) rejected the idea to further develop the land. The land owners preferred to maintain the village status quo and they were satisfied with the current development level in the village. Only a minority of respondents agreed that the land should be developed and instead perceived that re-development of this Malay Reserve Land of Kg Sungai Penchala would be able to raise their quality of life. The restriction is much preferred by the land owners who preferred the current style of village living. Thus, immediate re-development of the area is not warranted and the preference of the land owners represents a strong barrier.

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The development and redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen

Cited by 198 publications

References 25 publications

Archaeology as a social science

Archaeology as a social science

Urban Land Expansion and Sustainable Land Use Policy in Shenzhen: A Case Study of China’s Rapid Urbanization

The challenge of rural life nostalgia: barriers in redevelopment of Malay Reserve Land (MRL) in Klang Valley

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