Characteristics in the space reshaping of creative cluster during gentrification: the case of Tianzifang in Shanghai
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2019
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This paper explores the process of gentrification of Tianzifang creative cluster and analyzes the space reshaping characteristics during this process. The study finds that: due to the gentrification of the population and surge of leisure businesses, there are five main driving forces that reshape the space:1) space consumption and experience demand of tourists, 2) space competition and privatization demand of businesses owners, 3) space renovation and defense demand of local residents, 4) space renovation demand of creatives, 5) space control and guidance of local government. As a result of five main driving forces, the space has shown new characteristics including reserved space structure, mixed functions, segregated living space, commercial space sprawl, privatized public space. This paper provides suggestion that coordinating the relation among diverse stakeholders will be the key to promote transition of urban space and maintain social justice.
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gentrification, creative cluster, space reshaping characteristics, diverse stakeholders