Research on Informal Residential Space Under Viaducts in Shanghai: From the perspective of Socio-spatial Transformationi
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2024
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Since 2019, China has prioritised high-quality development and a ‘people-centric’ approach in urbanisation, emphasising ‘people-oriented’ planning. This shift has highlighted overlooked spaces and needs, such as the informal use of space under viaducts in inner cities due to their accessibility and unused areas. Formal spatial transformations are cautious, addressing safety, sanitation, and publicity issues. This article examines informal living spaces under Shanghai's viaducts, focusing on activities and social networks. It aims to summarise the activity characteristics and spatial patterns of informal use, identify lacking functional needs in urban spaces, and provide suggestions for urban transformation based on socio-spatial insights. The study employs participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and archival studies to gather information. Typological morphology analysis is used to understand spatial patterns, while actor-network theory analysis reveals the transformation of social networks.
Keywords: Informal Residential Spaces, Spatial Equity, Urban Facilities, Space under viaduct
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