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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Development of industrial heritage reuse modes

(2017) analyzed the ethnic and cultural characteristics of Planning,” “Integration of Multiple Planning,” and “Rural
industrial heritage, considering its material, institutional, Revitalization” in China, a localized approach for reuse can
and spiritual dimensions (Tong, 2017). Zhang & Gao be proposed, incorporating distinctive local characteristics
(2017) have explored industrial heritage as a carrier of (Jin & Chen, 2021). This integration led to the proposal of
urban memory and culture, emphasizing its role in the reuse approaches that exhibited localized characteristics,
preservation of urban memory and community culture, considering the specific context and needs of different
as well as contribution to the development of new urban regions. By considering these localized factors, researchers
cultures. Xu & Chang (2017) emphasized the importance aimed to optimize the effectiveness and sustainability of
of historical context in reuse, highlighting the significance industrial heritage reuse in their respective areas.
of place spirit, place memory, and public participation in During this stage, the research on the reuse of
revitalizing industrial sites.
industrial heritage from a cultural perspective is moving
A significant portion of industrial heritage toward a more comprehensive and systematic approach.
transformations is now based on community-based Scholars are exploring the cultural values embedded in
approaches, through which the daily activities of residents industrial heritage and its significance in shaping collective
are utilized to establish connections between people and memory and identity. The keywords “industrial culture,”
heritage. This approach enables residents to develop a “memory place,” and “cultural value-oriented” reflect
deeper understanding of their heritage, while also providing this shift in research focus. Ding (2021) research focuses
visitors from other regions with a means to recognize and on regenerating the spirit of the third-line construction
appreciate it. The aim is to foster micro-circular interactions site through narrative-driven spatial experiences that
within the region and promote diverse interactions between integrate natural and artificial elements and incorporate
people and industrial spaces. Wang et al. (2016) explored a industrial heritage fragments as memory anchors (Ding,
novel approach to residential development at the Nanjing 2021). Liu’s (2022) study explores the activation of heritage
Zhongchuan Oasis Factory, utilizing public and open communities based on shared collective memory of
spaces to create residential communities with distinct industrial workers, utilizing local industrial culture and
characteristics (Wang et al., 2016). On the other hand, emotional memory orientation to create a distinct sense of
Hao & Xu (2018) critiqued the challenges arising from the community and cultural identity (Liu, 2022).
consumer culture associated with industrial heritage and
proposed suggestions for transforming industrial heritage Overall, the research in this period highlights the
from symbols of consumption to community culture. importance of industrial heritage in preserving cultural
values and fostering a sense of place and identity within
During this period, the activation of industrial heritage communities. The focus is on creating meaningful and
focused on the effectiveness of various utilization modes, immersive experiences that allow individuals to engage
both domestically and internationally. The emphasis with the cultural significance of industrial heritage.
shifted from a single recycling approach to the integrated
utilization of multiple resources. A recycling strategy with During this period, the transformation and utilization
a consistent theme emerged, leading to the enhancement of industrial heritage have witnessed the incorporation
of the multifunctionality of industrial heritage, attracting of advancements in scientific and technological methods,
diverse users, and enriching the values of heritage. The as indicated by keywords such as “digitalization” and
goal was to maximize the potential of industrial heritage “visualization.” The emergence and application of new
and optimize its contribution to society. technologies have played a significant role in revitalizing
industrial heritage sites. In 2013 and 2014, virtual reality
(iv) The innovative period: Innovation-driven technology was introduced as a potential tool for industrial
development, sustainable development (2020 – 2023) heritage research (Zhang & Liu, 2013; Zhu et al., 2014).
During this stage, research on the reuse of industrial However, it was not fully developed into a comprehensive
heritage expanded beyond the physical space to include system at that time. In recent years, with the advancement
the intangible aspects. It encompassed various industrial of big data and visualization technology, there has been a
remains, such as mining areas and railways, broadening shift toward quantitative empirical analysis. For example,
the scope of the investigation. The literature on industrial Xie et al. (2021) conducted research on the business forms
heritage reuse also expanded in terms of breadth and surrounding industrial heritage sites by analyzing interest
depth, with scholars delving into more comprehensive points and integrating qualitative research to identify suitable
and specialized areas (Huang & Liu, 2022). By combining business forms for upgrading within the industrial network
the reuse planning strategies from the previous three (Xie et al., 2021). Furthermore, researchers have utilized
periods with the policy concepts of “National Spatial simulations to assess population vision, microclimate,

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