Research on the Development Characteristics of Urban Commercial Districts in the Consumer Society: A Case Study of Shanghai

With the advent of the consumer era, the spatial structure of urban areas in China has undergone significant changes, exhibiting new development characteristics. This study aims to investigate the consumer space structure, functional structure, and consumer demand from three dimensions. By examining the development history, architectural space, and community form, as well as studying the basic attributes and behavioral characteristics of consumers, it summarizes that Shanghai’s commercial communities demonstrate a mutual penetration of consumption and non-consumption. The need for a community-oriented, experiential integration of commercial formats is evident in these areas.