A combined morphological approach to urban regeneration
A case study of the Creative Quarter, Liverpool
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19230417 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaoxi Li (0000-0003-0985-7775, Xiaoxi Li is Assistant Professor at the Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen – Architecture, Xili University Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China, ORCID ID), Ye Zhang (0009-0002-2442-4804, Ye Zhang is Associate Professor at Tsinghua University – Department of Architecture, Haidian District, Beijing, Beijing 100084, China, and Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, 4 Architecture Drive, Singapore 119077, Singapore, ORCID iD), Fei Chen (0000-0002-4500-2590, Fei Chen is Reader at the University of Liverpool – School of Architecture, Liverpool L69 7ZX, UK, ORCID iD: (corresponding author)) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-29 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Town Planning Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0041-0020 • E-ISSN: 1478-341X |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3828/tpr.2026.3 |
| OpenAlex | W4391452718 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 61 |
This study aims to test whether the combined method of the historico-geographical and configurational approaches to urban morphology can yield useful insights into urban regeneration policies and strategies, particularly in terms of balancing historical conservation and socio-economic development. The combined method is applied to identify problems and make suggestions for regeneration in the Creative Quarter, Liverpool, UK. The case study demonstrates that it can enhance or improve existing planning and design strategies to achieve policy goals outlined in the local authority’s planning documents. The combined method can also potentially provide an evidence base for regeneration policymaking and contribute to the design stage of the regeneration process
Archaeology · Art · Biology · Environmental planning · Geography · Quarter (Canadian coin) · Regeneration (biology) · Urban regeneration · Visual arts · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Design and Spatial Analysis
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |