This study examines urban renewal planning in China’s megacities, with a particular focus on the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development’s recent policy directives to “prevent large-scale demolition and construction” and to “integrate preservation, renovation, and demolition.” The research holds distinct contemporary significance and practical relevance. By innovating across dimensions such as social customs and historical character—while remaining aligned with China’s planning legislation—it underscores the core principle of holistic heritage conservation. Grounded in planning law, the study presents a comprehensive and systematic approach to achieving legally compliant urban renewal within the broader context of stock-based urban management. As a representative megacity, Hangzhou’s experience in urban renewal exemplifies a balanced approach between preserving historical character and promoting social equity. The city has prioritized a “people-centered” value system, demonstrating particular prudence in addressing issues related to original residents, community culture, and historical heritage. While enhancing urban functionality, Hangzhou has simultaneously maintained and integrated its historical identity. This approach not only embodies the humanistic concerns inherent in planning but also illustrates the social warmth embedded in the legal and institutional framework governing megacities. Given the complex spatial, functional, and socio-cultural characteristics of megacities, this paper explores the principal challenges faced in the planning and renovation of old urban quarters—particularly concerning urban development, heritage preservation, and policy implementation. Drawing upon Hangzhou’s model of legally compliant planning and design for old district redevelopment, the study identifies multiple innovative strategies across diverse dimensions. The findings offer both theoretical guidance and empirical insight for advancing urban renewal practices in China, while contributing to the development of sound, compliant planning and legal frameworks for future urban renewal governance in megacities.

随着中国城市进入“存量发展”阶段，特大城市的旧区改造已成为国家城市更新政策 中的核心任务之一。为遏制“拆迁导向”的城市扩张模式，近年来中国政府密集出台相关 政策，提出“保留、改造、拆除”并举的更新路径，强调空间优化、历史风貌保护与社会 公平协同推进。本研究以杭州市为典型案例，系统梳理其旧区改造历程，从“棚户区改 造”到“留改拆”统筹阶段，分析其在功能更新、风貌保护、居民安置等方面的规划转型 与制度响应。研究指出，杭州城市更新面临功能定位模糊、风貌保护难度大、合规操作复杂等挑战。基于此，本文提出以人本导向、多维统筹、合规治理为原则的城市更新策略， 强调在规划设计中实现历史与现代的融合、空间与社会的协调，推动城市持续发展。本研 究结合实践案例，总结杭州更新经验，为中国特大城市构建制度化、法治化的城市更新路 径提供理论支撑与实践借鉴。

【目 录】
【摘要】
1. 绪论
2. 特大型城市更新历程和问题演变
    1) 杭州城市更新旧区改造的实践历程
    2) 杭州城市更新旧区改造面临的挑战
3. 特大型城市更新旧区改造的核心需求与原则
    1) 杭州城市更新旧区改造的核心功能需求
    2) 特大型城市更新旧区改造的原则
4. 特大型城市更新旧区改造价值
    1) 人文价值
    2) 形象价值
    3) 社会价值
5. 结语
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【论文摘要】

• Sun Long(韩国东亚大学大学院法学系博士研究生, 电子邮件) | 순롱
• Mun Cheoiju(东亚大学，国际贸易学科，教授，电子邮件) | 문철주 Corresponding author