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This research examines the tension between property owners and non-owners regarding rights in urban redevelopment.

August 8, 2026CitiesOpen Access

What rights and whose rights count? Housing activism in urban redevelopment in Shenzhen

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Qualitative analysis of housing rights in urban redevelopment, highlighting tenant involvement and activism.

This research examines the tension between property owners and non-owners regarding rights in urban redevelopment.
Empirical data collection from housing activism of property owners and non-owners in Shenzhen.
Analysis of regulatory frameworks and redevelopment initiatives impacting urban villages.
Qualitative interviews with migrants, NGOs, and intellectuals involved in housing issues.
Privileged recognition favors property owners, exacerbating marginalization of migrant tenants.
Governmental rationality employs tools like police mobilization and digital censorship to enforce property rights.
The need for extending the right to the city to include non-owners in urban planning discussions is emphasized.

Gao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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