Concrete & Culture: Shanghai's Delicate Dance Between Preservation and Progress

The rhythmic pounding of pile drivers echoes through Shanghai's labyrinthine alleyways, where construction crews work meticulously beside 19th century shikumen residences. This symphony of old and new encapsulates Shanghai's ambitious urban renewal

Shikumen 2.0: How Shanghai's Century-Old Alleyways Are Becoming the City's Hippest Addresses

Section 1: The Shikumen RenaissanceHistorical context meets modern revival:- 38 protected shikumen complexes citywide (up from 12 in 2010)- Adaptive reuse projects completed in 76% of historic lanes- Average renovation cost per square meter: ¥15,8