Section 1: The Preservation Paradox
- Shanghai's 2040 Masterplan: 50% protected historical area
- Case study: The rebirth of Zhangyuan as hybrid commercial-residential complex
- Controversial demolition of Tongli Factory artists' colony
Section 2: Shikumen Renaissance
- How 19th century lane houses became luxury boutiques
上海龙凤419社区 - The "New Shikumen" movement in Xintiandi
- Preserving community spirit amid gentrification
Section 3: Industrial Heritage Reborn
- M50 art district: From textile mills to galleries
- West Bund's waterfront transformation
上海娱乐联盟 - Power Station of Art's architectural alchemy
Section 4: The Human Dimension
- Resident relocation challenges and solutions
- The rise of "cultural caretaker" as new profession
- How migartncommunities preserve intangible heritage
爱上海 Section 5: Global Lessons
- Comparative analysis with Berlin and New York
- UNESCO's recognition of Shanghai's approach
- The export of "Shanghai-style" preservation to Belt & Road cities
Conclusion: The Living City
As urban historian Prof. Li Wen notes: "Shanghai demonstrates that preservation isn't about freezing buildings in time, but rather about maintaining the living spirit of places while allowing them to evolve organically."
