Research on Spatial Renewal Strategy of Industrial Heritage: A Case Study of Guangzhou T.I.T. Creative Industry Zone

Abstract

Guangzhou is at the forefront of China's modern industrial reform and holds a significant position in the country's industrial history. The swift advancement of the modern economy has resulted in significant alterations in the industrial framework, leading to the closure and relocation of numerous factories. Guangzhou has preserved various industrial heritage sites that represent its developmental history and collective memory. These industrial spaces lose their original productive activities and pose challenges when it comes to integrating them into the contemporary urban environment. This study utilizes qualitative research methods to examine the T.I.T. Creative Industry Zone as a case sample. The SWOT model is employed to analyze the internal and external factors affecting the transformation of the T.I.T. Creative Industry Zone. The analysis leads to a rationale for the development of a spatial regeneration strategy for the T.I.T. Creative Industry Zone. Emphasize the significance of transforming industrial heritage into creative industry zone.