Changing neighbourhood cohesion under the impact of urban redevelopment: a case study of Guangzhou, China

• Published in: Urban geography Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 266 - 290
• Main Authors: Liu, Yuqi, Wu, Fulong, Liu, Ye, Li, Zhigang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 07.02.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Attachment; Case studies; China; Citizen participation; Community involvement; Differentiation; Guangzhou; Neighborhoods; Neighbourhood cohesion; Path analysis; Redevelopment; Satisfaction; Social groups; urban village redevelopment; Villages; Guangzhou China; China

Large-scale urban redevelopment has caused the breakdown of traditional social bonds in Chinese cities. To date, very few studies have attempted to delve into the impact of this urban redevelopment on neighbourhood cohesion. Using data collected from questionnaires conducted in 20 urban villages and...