Theoretical Framework of Inclusive Urban Regeneration Combining Nature-Based Solutions with Society-Based Solutions

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a surge in research with respect to urban regeneration worldwide. Urban regeneration is usually regarded as a path for economic growth through the reconstruction of dilapidated urban areas in cities. Nevertheless, a cluster of factors, including those with respect to the environment, economy, society, and culture, influences urban regeneration. Furthermore, genuinely effective and sustainable regeneration processes should be progrowth on all fronts. Few existing studies explicitly interpret which features that regeneration projects reflecting inclusion should have and how to implement the urban regeneration. Therefore, this paper proposes the concept of inclusive urban regeneration combining nature-based solutions (NbS) with society-based solutions (SbS). And its connotation and features, as well as content and objectives, are clearly elaborated. In addition, this paper explains how to carry out inclusive urban regeneration from two aspects of spatial planning and social construction. In order to ensure its implementation for possible difficulties, the guarantee mechanism is also highlighted. This paper can be used as a theoretical guide for subsequent urban regeneration.