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Conclusion
Skyscrapers are not the only possible solution to accommodate low‐income people in Guangzhou
or throughout China. Historically, dense mid to low rise dwellings that retain the mixed functions of
communal, social and commercial gathering spaces like the urban villages of Gunagzhou have fostered
cultural traditions and formed a space to welcome low‐income arrivals to cities as they were being
formed. In order to appreciate the context in which these urban villages emerged, and the factors that
have led to them being out of sync with government planning and modern amenities in the
surrounding districts, this paper has examined the historic and cultural context in which they were
built, including the “Open Door and Reform,” land ownership system in China, and the hukou system.
This paper also discusses the development of urban villages, with three case studies in Guangzhou.
Looking to the future, this research acknowledges the need for more accessible and functional
urban housing to support the influx of rural migrants. The current favoured approaches to addressing
the housing crisis are summarised in this research with respect to urban villages, as are some of the
concepts underlying the inherent cultural and historical value of these centres and reasons for/against
protecting them vs demolishing them.
Ultimately, through historical analysis of Chinese economics, housing policies and through case
studies of three major urban villages remaining in Guangzhou, this research has aimed to identify the
mitigating factors surrounding the emergence of urban villages and to elucidate the salient features of
existing urban villages in Guangzhou. By respecting this heritage and combining this with knowledge
of environmentally, socially and economically sustainable design methodologies and current trends in
addressing the urban housing shortage both in China and internationally, we have discussed the
current policy and trend for urban villages in China, while providing areas demanding further research
and investigation in the future.
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