This book showcases the new changes in institutional systems, organizational division of labor, and policy measures in urban renewal in the cities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai following state institutional reforms. It analyzes the new initiatives taken by these cities in spatial control and implementation pathways for urban renewal, while also summarizing the current implementation challenges and institutional difficulties they still face. Based on the framework of urban renewal institutional development focusing on “subject-funding-space-operation,” the book proposes suggestions for innovative steps and work contents in updating institutional frameworks.

The book provides a comprehensive reflection of the latest progress in urban renewal institutional development practices in these three cities, offering valuable insights and references for urban renewal in China.