Social Benefits

• Zhongshan Qijiang Park and Beijing Shougang Park, as models of industrial heritage transformation, have been studied for their Ecosystem Cultural Services (CES). The results show that both parks provide a rich array of Ecosystem Cultural Services (CES), with recreational entertainment, aesthetics, and cultural heritage and spiritual services being the most valued by the public.
• Zhongshan Qijiang Park performs best in natural ecological services, but the satisfaction with aesthetics and sense of place in the industrial heritage area is relatively low; Shougang Park's recreational and natural ecological areas stand out in aesthetic services, but the sense of place in the industrial heritage area needs optimization.
• Overall, the public satisfaction for both parks exceeds 3.8 points, indicating that while preserving industrial cultural heritage, they have effectively enhanced ecological and cultural values.

Data Source:

Han H, Li Y, Yu P. A Study on Ecosystem Cultural Services of Industrial Heritage Parks Based on Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Zhongshan Qijiang Park and Beijing Shougang Park. Shanghai Land and Resources, 2024, 45(01): 21-26.