... show that bricolage enables adaptive reuse of abandoned docks, canals, warehouses and historic sites, alongside reinterpretations of intangible heritage such as the Yuejin Eight Views. These practices not only activate underutilized spaces but also strengthen community participation and place identity...

... by new-build projects and the other by adaptive reuse of existing, often heritage, buildings. Primary data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with developers in each town. The analysis draws on portfolio return theory and place attachment theory to interpret differences in developer...

... circulation patterns, as well as landmarks, and public spaces in each of the areas. Findings The subsequent data show that despite many positive outcomes in terms of commercial redevelopment, the adaptive reuse of the existing urban fabric is not considered, nor the preservation of underutilized...