Based on ethnographic research in a traditional Shanghainese alleyway-house
neighborhood (known locally as lilong) during 2013–2015, this study describes how …

Based on ethnographic research during 2013–2015, this study describes an alternative form
of gentrification in a traditional urban neighbourhood in Shanghai, unpacking how the notion …

Given the rapid urbanization of Shanghai in the past three decades, how might we attempt to
understand the changing meanings, usages, and values of urban space and the built …

This paper examines the rural ethnic heritage-inspired transformation of the built
environment of a relatively small county town in China. The paper explores the ways village …

Heritage preservation practices continue to be adopted as a tool to promote the
regeneration of historic areas in China. Taking the experience of the Old Town of Lijiang …

Taking inspiration from major cities such as New York and Tokyo, the government of
Shanghai has sought to convey a mixture of modernity and high culture through a blend of …

In Shanghai, one can not only see, but live in the remnants of the city's semi-colonial legacy.
These are the remaining lane houses known as lilong that are scattered throughout the city …

Rapid urbanization has resulted in uneven regional development in China's urban villages.
As well as providing affordable housing for low-income foreign residents, it also provides …

Madlen Kobi analyzes the architectural and socio-political transformation of public places
and spaces in rapidly urbanizing southern Xinjiang, PR China, and in doing so pays …

The better protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage sites, objects, and
practices (especially intangible aspects of cultural heritage) based on anthropological …