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| URBAN DECAY IN DOWNTOWN DISTRICT——A Case Study on Yanjiangxi District, Guangzhou |
| GAN Meng-yu1,2, BAO Ji-gang2 |
1. School of Geographical Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China;
2. Center for Tourism Planning & Research, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China |
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Abstract This article discusses the relationship between the urban decay and urban renewal based on previous works from home and abroad. Using Yanjiangxi District of Guangzhou City as a case study, the article sets out to find out the impact factors for urban decay in both physical and non-physical aspects. The impact factors are concluded by researching into the historical changes, spatial structure, community characteristics, environmental and cultural landscape by literature review, on-site observation, questionnaires for tourists and lo cal residents and in-depth interviews. This study points out that urban decay and urban renewal take place not only in itsource supported cities but also in the rapidly-developing metropolises such as Guangzhou.
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Received: 04 April 2006
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2007, Vol. 22 
