Making Rural Micro-Regeneration Strategies Based on Resident Perceptions and Preferences for Traditional Village Conservation and Development: The Case of Huangshan Village, China

A study on Huangshan Village, China, reveals that government-subsidized unified repairs and traffic improvements are the most favored strategies for village transformation, while tourism is the preferred method for industrial development. The research, based on surveys of 150 residents and public participatory mapping, found significant differences in perceptions and preferences based on gender, income, and age demographics. These insights provide evidence-based recommendations for effective rural micro-regeneration practices, which involve small-scale interventions to improve living conditions, community well-being, and economic development in traditional villages. The study highlights the potential of micro-regeneration as a viable approach for conserving and developing unlisted traditional villages with limited investment.

Xi, X., Xu, H., Zhao, Q., & Zhao, G. (2021). Making Rural Micro-Regeneration Strategies Based on Resident Perceptions and Preferences for Traditional Village Conservation and Development: The Case of Huangshan Village, China. Land, 10(7), 718. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10070718